Time
Time

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Time

2022
Movie
9 min
English

A couple goes to an isolated place for intimacy. But they don't have much time.

Insights

IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic87/100
Google Users95%
Director: Garrett BradleyGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary intimately chronicles the life of Fox Rich, a woman striving to free her son from a 60-year prison sentence. Over two decades, she navigates the complexities of the American justice system, maintaining hope and fighting for her family's reunification amidst overwhelming odds. The film offers a raw and personal look at the devastating impact of mass incarceration.

Critical Reception

Time was met with widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its powerful storytelling, emotional resonance, and unflinching examination of the prison system. Critics praised Garrett Bradley's intimate directorial approach and Fox Rich's resilience.

What Reviewers Say

  • A deeply moving and personal look at the impact of long-term incarceration.

  • Praised for its raw honesty and powerful portrayal of a mother's fight for her family.

  • Garrett Bradley's direction is lauded for its sensitivity and intimacy.

Google audience: Audiences were deeply moved by the film's emotional power and the protagonist's strength, finding it an important and impactful story about family and the justice system. Many highlighted its unflinching portrayal of a harsh reality.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize: U.S. Documentary; Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Fun Fact

Director Garrett Bradley filmed over 20 years worth of footage for the documentary, capturing the evolving lives of Fox Rich and her family as they fought for Rob's release.

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