At 80 minutes, the film is both leisurely paced and fully packed, so that when it ends we’ve spent the perfect amount of time with these beautiful girls.
Read full articleMaltz excels in capturing the small, seemingly insignificant moments that make childhood so magical
Read full articleTouched by a youthful spirit, this feminine coming-of-age tale (executive produced by Lily Gladstone) reinforces Maltz as a true independent and a soulful storyteller.
Read full articleMaltz takes the problems of her protagonist seriously, and so much of what makes Jazzy engrossing is how the director portrays daily events with a stirring profundity.
Read full articleThis is a filmmaker who knows how to tell story by showing it, and by trusting her audience to come along for the ride. How rare that has become these days.
Read full articleMore than a familiar look at young girls growing up, Matz shines a light on the particular challenges of Native American females. Filmed over six years living in Spearfish, SD, two best friends go from free joy to traditional responsibilities.
Read full articleMaltz directs Jazzy with love at its fore: Jazzy and Syriah’s love for each other and Maltz’s dedication to her protagonist who over the years has become family. The irrepressible spirit of Jazzy forms a uniquely charming and poetic coming of age tale.
Read full articleWhile the film progresses to show these girls entering the next phase of growing up, it still allows them the space to regress into being silly girls with one another when they want to...Jazzy is a film about dipping your toes into the next phase of life.
Read full articleThere is a dreamlike feel that persists throughout this film, and it’s clear that Maltz understands the power of the camera and particularly not needing to be in control of every moment.
Read full articleMaltz here understands the intuitive ways we know childhood to belong to a before that all we endeavor to preserve, and mostly thrives at communicating that essential romance.
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