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Bisbee '17 is a compelling documentary directed by Robert Greene, who had also written the film, and the film was produced by Douglas Tirola, Bennett Elli

Bisbee '17 Movie Review

Bisbee '17 Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " Bisbee '17"
Streaming On: Apple TV+
Runtime: 1Hour 52 Minutes
Certificate: TBD
Released: 05-09-2018
4 / 5.0
3.60 / 5.0

"Bisbee '17" is a compelling documentary directed by Robert Greene, who had also written the film, and the film was produced by Douglas Tirola, Bennett Elliott, and Susan Bedusa. This film is beautifully cinematographed by Jarred Alterman. Director Robert Greene also edited the film. This documentary features real-life residents of Bisbee, Arizona, who actively participate in the movie, lending genuine and profound depth to the film. Despite the film featuring non-professional actors, their natural performances provide a deep connection of the audience to the past of Bisbee.

Plot

"Bisbee '17" is a thought-provoking documentary directed by Robert Greene that digs into the historical events of Bisbee, Arizona, a mining town. This documentary film covers a labor dispute that happened over a century ago which resulted in the forced deportation of many immigrant workers. The name “Bisbee ‘17” comes from the year 2017, as Robert Greene and his team started to work on this documentary that year. This documentary decides to confront this history by reenacting the deportation. The film follows Bisbee's residents as they struggle with the complexities and emotional impact of their town's past. The film explores the themes of memory, identity, and collective guilt. Through personal stories, intimate interviews, and powerful visuals, this film offers a unique perspective on how communities come to terms with their history and the lasting effects of historical events.

Star Performance

The film's cast are non-professional actors and residents of Bisbee, Arizona, in 2017. Though they are non-professional actors but their genuine performances make the audience feel connected with them and let the audience feel the past of the residents of Bisbee, Arizona.

Analysis

First and foremost, talking about the acting performance of the film then, "Bisbee '17" is a documentary that captivates the audience. The use of non-professional actors brings a natural and genuine quality to the film, making it engaging for the audience. Focusing on real-life residents from Bisbee, Arizona, adds an extra layer of authenticity, establishing a deep connection with the audience. But as there are non-professional actors in the film, it sometimes results in inconsistency in the performance.

Talking about the cinematography of the film then, it is quite impressive. Cinematographer Jarred Alterman did his job pretty well, and the shots he had taken and the camera angles that have been used in the film are quite remarkable as he successfully captures the beauty of Bisbee, Arizona and with that, captures the people of the Bisbee in its unique atmosphere. The visuals provide a sense of time and place, enabling a deeper understanding of the events and the community's journey.

Though the film has a lot of good things about it, the problem lies in the pacing of the film, as it might feel slow to some of the audience. However, the pace of the film lets the audience think about the past of Bisbee as explained in the movie as it gives time the audience to get even more captivated. But the majority of the time this thing does not work in the favor of the film, and the audience feels bored.

Furthermore, the music department of the film did a good job and could be marked as average, but that does not mean the music of the film is not good, rather there are some points where the music directly hits the audience’s heart, leaving a great impact on their mind.

What’s There?

• The acting department of the film is a major plus, as they are more genuine and natural, leading to the natural connection of the audience with the actors and the story.

• The film focuses on the real history of Bisbee, Arizona, which leads to real emotions and a lasting impact on the audience about the history of Bisbee, and its past.

• The Cinematography of the film is a major plus.

What’s Not There?

• The pacing of the film might feel slow to some of the audience, and its depth factor also does not always work for the film.

• The use of non-professional actors sometimes leads to inconsistencies in performances.

Verdict

This film is for the people who love to know about the history of the world and are okay to watch documentaries even if they feel a bit slow during their watch time. Also, the genuine performance of the residents of Bisbee, Arizona, in the year 2017, and the film’s cinematography film is a reasons that anyone can watch this film and can have a good time.


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