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Cluttered
Tomi is fleeing. While he’s running away from his past, he relives his traumas, the controversial relationship with his father and his elder brother. The silhouette of a family tragedy oppresses him.
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Plot Summary
Filmmaker Jillian Messer turns her camera on her own family, specifically her mother Angela, who has lived a life surrounded by extreme hoarding. The documentary explores the emotional and psychological toll of hoarding, both on the individual and their loved ones. Messer navigates the complex dynamics of her family as she attempts to understand and document this challenging aspect of her mother's life.
Critical Reception
Cluttered received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its intimate and unflinching look at hoarding and its impact on family dynamics. While some found the pacing occasionally slow, the film was largely commended for its emotional honesty and the filmmaker's courage in tackling such a personal subject.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw and emotional portrayal of hoarding.
Applauded for the filmmaker's personal and courageous approach.
Some found the documentary to be slow-paced at times.
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Fun Fact
The film utilizes archival home video footage, adding a deeply personal layer to Jillian Messer's exploration of her family's history with hoarding.
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