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Documentary about the political events, social conditions, and U.S. government actions that led to the unprecedented wave of Latino migration over the past six decades. Cast:Juan GonzalezDirector:Eduardo Lopez, Peter GetzelsRelease Date:September 28, 2012DVD Release: TBD Length:1 hr. 30 min.
Harvest of Empire played in limited release to good reviews. • Kerry Lengel wrote in the Arizona Republic, "As an analysis of the causes of migration, it is one-dimensional and unconvincing. But as a social history of Latinos in America, it is provocative and fascinating." More Reviews Below...
Harvest of Empire Positive Reviews (9 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (5 Reviews)
Rachel Saltz, New York Times: GOOD "...the filmmakers retain a touching faith that most Americans won't tolerate injustice when they know about it. This film is meant to teach them."(See all of Rachel Saltz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 206 words, 09/28/12
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: EXCELLENT(cg) "...sobering and much-needed look at Latino migration is built on an undeniably optimistic premise... The interviews are moving and instructive..."(See all of Elizabeth Weitzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 108 words, 09/28/12
Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "Though its snapshot approach is uneven, 'Harvest' is itself a valuable resource: a good starting point for a fuller perspective on this nation of immigrants."(See all of Sheri Linden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 237 words, 09/29/12
Michael Nordine, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "There's a dignified outrage to 'Harvest of Empire' -- most of it warranted -- but it too often acts as a driving force rather than the grace note it might otherwise have been."(See all of Michael Nordine's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 208 words, 09/26/12
KEY CITIES (3 Reviews)
Stephanie Merry, Washington Post: VERY GOOD(cg) "...makes a persuasive argument.... While the documentary connects some dots more effectively than others, the overall feeling is effective..."(See all of Stephanie Merry's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 534 words, 03/15/13
Kerry Lengel, Arizona Republic: VERY GOOD(cg) "As an analysis of the causes of migration, it is one-dimensional and unconvincing. But as a social history of Latinos in America, it is provocative and fascinating."(See all of Kerry Lengel's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 434 words, 03/01/13
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle: VERY GOOD(cg) "The rapid-fire recitation of the facts doesn't do much for the narrative... But fewer still can argue against this being a better way to have an immigration discussion..."(See all of Peter Hartlaub's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 358 words, 03/08/13
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (2 Reviews)
Michael Nordine, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "There's a dignified outrage to 'Harvest of Empire' -- most of it warranted -- but it too often acts as a driving force rather than the grace note it might otherwise have been."(See all of Michael Nordine's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 208 words, 09/26/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Rachel Saltz, New York Times: GOOD "...the filmmakers retain a touching faith that most Americans won't tolerate injustice when they know about it. This film is meant to teach them."(See all of Rachel Saltz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 206 words, 09/28/12
Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "Though its snapshot approach is uneven, 'Harvest' is itself a valuable resource: a good starting point for a fuller perspective on this nation of immigrants."(See all of Sheri Linden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 237 words, 09/29/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter: VERY GOOD "...makes the devastating case that intervention by both the U.S. government and multi-national corporations has either directly or indirectly been partly responsible..."(See all of Frank Scheck's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 278 words, 10/01/12
Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "Though its snapshot approach is uneven, 'Harvest' is itself a valuable resource: a good starting point for a fuller perspective on this nation of immigrants."(See all of Sheri Linden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 237 words, 09/29/12
Rachel Saltz, New York Times: GOOD "...the filmmakers retain a touching faith that most Americans won't tolerate injustice when they know about it. This film is meant to teach them."(See all of Rachel Saltz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 206 words, 09/28/12
9.1 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Harvest of Empire's reviews are separated by an average 9.1 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:Harvest of Empire's reviews cover 11.2% of potential readers (average is 68.0%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,575 words involume (average is 20,200 words). Length:The film's reviews average 286 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 35 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
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