Fresh
A sneakily compelling, endlessly patient observation of three working-class families in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
Overview
Isolated on a farm and fighting against his family's decision, Aaron struggles to be heard as he watches his mother willingly die.
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Fresh
Rather than high drama, these are moments of plain being, a rare immersion into the everyday lives of strangers.
Alan Scherstuhl, Village Voice
Rotten
"Northern Light" can be monotonous.
Tom Keogh, Seattle Times
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