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BOOKER'S PLACE: A MISSISSIPPI STORYMovie Reviews
Documentary about Booker Wright, an African American waiter whose honesty about racism in Mississippi in a 1965 interview led to serious repercussions for his family. Cast:Yvette Johnson, Booker Wright, Raymond De FelittaDirector:Raymond De FelittaRelease Date:April 27, 2012DVD Release:November 6, 2012From:Tribeca FilmsLength:1 hr 30 min
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Booker's Place: A Mississippi Story, Very Good Reviews (Doc) NYC, LA
Booker's Place: A Mississippi Story played in New York City and Los Angeles to very good reviews. • Nicolas Rapold wrote in the New York Times, "...a moody, well-rounded film... a kind of excavation and investigation of Booker Wright's actions as a piece of civil rights history." • And Ronnie Scheib called the film in Daily Variety, "...must-see..." More Reviews Below...
Booker's Place: A Mississippi Story Positive Reviews (9 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (6 Reviews)
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...a moody, well-rounded film... a kind of excavation and investigation of Booker Wright's actions as a piece of civil rights history."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 373 words, 04/27/12
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: EXCELLENT(cg) "With empathetic craftsmanship... a brief history of hatred that may be recognizable to anyone who lived through the 20th century or has been paying attention in the 21st."(See all of Elizabeth Weitzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 200 words, 04/28/12
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "...in equal measure a look at two families, the ongoing legacy of America's recent past and an essay on one man's moment of transformative courage."(See all of Mark Olsen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 294 words, 04/25/12
Lou Lumenick, New York Post: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...remarkable... De Felitta interviewed Booker Wright about his experiences encountering racism while working as a waiter in a whites-only restaurant."(See all of Lou Lumenick's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 200 words, 04/27/12
Nick Schager, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD "Racism, rebellion, and filmmaking ethics intertwine... places a premium on not only archival clips and photos, but also on past and present close-ups of men and women."(See all of Nick Schager's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 216 words, 04/25/12
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
Booker's Place: A Mississippi Story has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (3 Reviews)
Nick Schager, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD "Racism, rebellion, and filmmaking ethics intertwine... places a premium on not only archival clips and photos, but also on past and present close-ups of men and women."(See all of Nick Schager's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 216 words, 04/25/12
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...a moody, well-rounded film... a kind of excavation and investigation of Booker Wright's actions as a piece of civil rights history."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 373 words, 04/27/12
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "...in equal measure a look at two families, the ongoing legacy of America's recent past and an essay on one man's moment of transformative courage."(See all of Mark Olsen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 294 words, 04/25/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
Ronnie Scheib, Daily Variety: OUTSTANDING "...must-see... The constant intercutting between old and new black-and-white footage focuses on the changes 50 years have wrought -- and those changes' limitations."(See all of Ronnie Scheib's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 618 words, 04/22/12
John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter: EXCELLENT "...investigates an unsung hero of the Civil Rights era.... even viewers well versed in Civil Rights lore may marvel at the fresh perspectives it finds."(See all of John DeFore's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 484 words, 04/26/12
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "...in equal measure a look at two families, the ongoing legacy of America's recent past and an essay on one man's moment of transformative courage."(See all of Mark Olsen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 294 words, 04/25/12
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...a moody, well-rounded film... a kind of excavation and investigation of Booker Wright's actions as a piece of civil rights history."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 373 words, 04/27/12
10.1 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Booker's Place: A Mississippi Story's reviews are separated by an average 10.1 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:Booker's Place: A Mississippi Story's reviews cover 10.8% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 3,290 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 366 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Booker's Place: A Mississippi Story Coverage, Volume & Length (9 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 13.9 Hours Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Booker's Place: A Mississippi Story's reviews on average broke 13.9 hours before opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Booker's Place: A Mississippi Story's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Booker's Place: A Mississippi Story (9 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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