Far from the Tree

2017
Unrated
1h 33m

IMDb RATING

7.7/10

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Andrew Solomon in Far from the Tree (2017)

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Based on the NY Times bestselling book by Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree examines the experiences of families in which parents and children are profoundly different from one another in a ... Read allBased on the NY Times bestselling book by Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree examines the experiences of families in which parents and children are profoundly different from one another in a variety of ways.Based on the NY Times bestselling book by Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree examines the experiences of families in which parents and children are profoundly different from one another in a variety of ways.

Directors
- Rachel Dretzin
- Jamila Ephron
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

656

YOUR RATING

Directors
- Rachel Dretzin
- Jamila Ephron
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trailer 2:08

Far from the Tree

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7emailtombuchanan

Watch It on TV, Not in a Theater

Documentary about families with kids that are 'different,' based on the book by the same name. Issues include autism, down's syndrome, a dwarf, and a child killer. The author is gay, and used that issue and his family reaction as the springboard to examine other families with 'different' children. I saw this at a proper theater and it was pretty good, but in a PBS documentary kind of way, and did not stand up as a feature.

10deborah-99172

Excellent documentary

Excellent movie exploring families with a child who is "different" in some way. Profoundly moving and complicated, even uplifting. Makes me want to read Solomon's book.

10lolly67

PUTS LIFE IN PERSPECTIVE

When I think about something happening in my life that seems too much to bear at the time, it's so easy to forget that there are so many wonderful human beings that live through and even thrive with situations I could never even imagine. It helped remind me to always keep things in perspective and to be grateful for what I have. Courage, tenacity, willingness, open mindedness, integrity, acceptance, love and never, ever giving up is so readily shown by those willing to share their life in this documentary. We are all deserving of everything we desire, no matter what our circumstances.

10toniegarcia