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‘The Truth About Emanuel’ a family drama grasping at straws, failing to compel or intrigue

The Truth About Emanuel Written and directed by Francesca Gregorini USA, 2013 “Reality is overrated,” says the title character of The Truth About Emanuel, quite drily, early in the film. And, indeed, the difference between what’s real and what’s fake, and whether it matters for a person to delineate between the two, is at the …

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‘Little Red Wagon’ a pleasant if muddled family drama

Little Red Wagon Directed by David Anspaugh Written by Patrick Sheane Duncan USA, 2012 In many ways, the true story of Zach Bonner, the protagonist of the new family drama Little Red Wagon, is a crying shame. No doubt, his determination to help out as many homeless families in Florida as possible is admirable and …

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