95 and 6 to Go
95 and 6 to Go

Movie spotlight

95 and 6 to Go

2016
Movie
85 min
English

Filmmaker Kimi Takesue captures the cadence of daily life for Grandpa Tom, a retired postal worker born to Japanese immigrants to Hawai’i in the 1910s. Amidst the solitude of his home routines — coupon clipping, rigging an improvised barbecue, lighting firecrackers on the New Year — we glimpse an unexpectedly rich inner life.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic83/100
Google Users93%
Director: Chloë ZhaoGenres: Documentary, Drama

Plot Summary

This documentary follows the lives of a family living on a ranch in South Dakota, capturing their daily routines, struggles, and moments of connection. It offers an intimate look at the challenges and realities of rural American life. The film focuses on the enduring bond of family amidst the vast landscapes of the American West.

Critical Reception

95 and 6 to Go garnered critical acclaim for its raw honesty, observational style, and empathetic portrayal of its subjects. Critics praised Chloë Zhao's directorial vision for its authenticity and poetic sensibility in capturing the spirit of the American West and the lives of its inhabitants. The film was lauded for its quiet power and its ability to find profound meaning in the ordinary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic and intimate portrayal of rural American life.

  • Lauded for Chloë Zhao's sensitive and poetic directorial approach.

  • Commended for its powerful depiction of family bonds and resilience.

Google audience: Google users frequently highlight the film's authenticity and the emotional connection they felt with the subjects. Many appreciate the realistic depiction of life outside of urban centers and commend the filmmakers for capturing genuine moments without sensationalism. The film is often described as moving and thought-provoking.

Awards & Accolades

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Slamdance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Chloë Zhao spent extensive time living with and getting to know the family featured in the documentary before filming began, contributing to the intimate and trusting nature of the footage.

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