On These Grounds

critic Reviews

, 88% Fresh Tomatometer Score
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    Inkoo KangHollywood Reporter
    Well intentioned but messy... its impact undermined by its hazy focus.
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    Jordan ElizabethCommon Sense Media
    While On These Grounds isn't easy viewing, it shows how both laws and individuals enact violence on Black children and provides examples of resilience, perseverance, and resistance in the face of injustice.
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    Kip MooneyCollege Movie Review
    One of the most well-rounded and vital documentaries in recent years.
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    Jennie KermodeEye for Film
    It's an intriguing look at how opinions can form within cultural bubbles which completely defy a rational analysis of widely available evidence.
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    Peter SobczynskieFilmCritic.com
    This engrossing documentary from Garrett Zeygetis examines the entire case in granular detail utilizing interviews with all the key players.
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    Joel FisherBattle Royale With Cheese
    Spring Valley shows that even in a post-Trump era, America still has a long way to go to reverse the damage caused by institutional racism.
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    Stephen SaitoMoveable Fest
    A disarming look at how deeply engrained racial inequality is to the application of laws.
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    Soham GadreThe Spool
    The documentary is also not afraid to showcase the incongruities between progressive-minded people and communities throughout America.
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