Girl 27 has been criticized for the alleged self-indulgence of director David Stenn. I disagree.
Stern's obsessive effort to unearth the truth about Patrica Douglas was riveting, and it could not have been depicted in any other fashion. A dry, factual investigation would never have revealed the intimacies that made this story so compelling to watch.
At times I felt uncomfortable with Stenn's invasive style, but this was a terrible story that needed to be told. To gloss it over would only be an injustice to Ms. Douglas.
I truly felt Stenn's anxiety at the casino hotel where he awaited his first meeting with Patricia. Some may accuse the director of exploitation, but to me Stenn displayed true compassion for Ms. Douglas and her tragic experience at MGM.
An amazing film.
Stern's obsessive effort to unearth the truth about Patrica Douglas was riveting, and it could not have been depicted in any other fashion. A dry, factual investigation would never have revealed the intimacies that made this story so compelling to watch.
At times I felt uncomfortable with Stenn's invasive style, but this was a terrible story that needed to be told. To gloss it over would only be an injustice to Ms. Douglas.
I truly felt Stenn's anxiety at the casino hotel where he awaited his first meeting with Patricia. Some may accuse the director of exploitation, but to me Stenn displayed true compassion for Ms. Douglas and her tragic experience at MGM.
An amazing film.