Following the June 19th theatrical release of UNDER OUR SKIN in New York, enthusiastic film reviews are piling-up. Stephen Holden, top film critic at the The New York Times called it ``heart-rending'' and an ``inflammatory documentary [that] takes aim at the medical establishment.'' Here is a sampling of other reviews:
``Head-spinning...riveting...a rigorously researched and highly thorough piece of investigative reporting.'' - Lauren Wissot, Slant Magazine
``Infectiously persuasive...targets both the heart and brain.'' - Sarah Sluis, Hollywood Reporter
``A powerful film and cautionary tale....as significant as Michael Moore's SICKO. - Curt Schleier, Film SoundOff
``[A] dizzying and dramatic documentary...handsomely reported and photographed.'' -Andrew O'Hehir, Salon
``Gripping, brilliantly executed...a true landmark of the genre...UNDER OUR SKIN triumphs!'' - Paul Bower, Tiny Mix Tapes
``A scary expose [and] damning indictment of the broken health care system.'' - Kam Williams, NewsBlaze
``Compelling...makes a very convincing case [about] one of the greatest medical failures of all time.'' - Matthew Lucas, From The Front Row
``A vital, insightful, brave and moving documentary that will wake you up and shake you up.'' - Avi Offer, NYC Movie Guru
While positive reviews and press coverage have been abundant, box-office returns are all that counts to keep up the momentum. We need to take the film and the issue from Lyme Street to Main Street, and the best way to make this happen is to fill seats in theaters. Even if you've seen the film, we're calling on you to make it to the theater or buy advance tickets. Make your voice heard through the box-office!
UNDER OUR SKIN is showing right now or starting this weekend in the following cities: Los Angeles, Washington, DC, San Diego, Santa Cruz, New York City (24th-25th only), Chicago (28th only), Albany (24th-25th only), Red Bank, NJ (25th only) and Shepherdstown, WV (26th only). Click here for a list of all upcoming screenings, and click here to find out ways you can help.
All nationwide theatrical screenings on Saturday, June 27th are presented in conjunction with President Obama's Organizing for America's National Health Care Day of Service. We are joining with hundreds of others grass-roots activists and initiatives to bring awareness to the country's failing health care system. Bring a posse with you, join with others, and turn a trip to the movies into a vote--and demand--for change!
Sincerely,
Andy, Eve, Kris & the team at Open Eye Pictures
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Thanks for posting this!! Good point about going to see it even if we already have!
Great film and so important for all of us!
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KEY WORDS EVERYONE!
"or buy advance tickets"
DO YOU GUYS GET IT. BUY TICKETS WHETHER OR NOT YOU CAN GO OR ELSE THIS ENTIRE EFFORT WILL HAVE BEEN FOR NAUGHT.
Low ticket sales = short film run. It will be gone and out of the theaters in a blink of an eye!!
LET'S WAKE UP AND BUY SOME TICKETS AND HELP THOSE WHO HAVE SPENT SO MUCH TIME HELPING US.
TIME IS SHORT.
Tomorrow it the LAST day it runs in NYC. Not sure what's going on around the country but they are all short runs.
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I can't go but bought 2 tix to the opening in Chicago. If it comes to Colorado I will buy again and actually see it.
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Way to go. That's the spirit we all need!
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Inspired by plutok, I just purchased 4 tickets for the Chicago show. If it hits Atlanta, I'll go and bring everyone I know.
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If you are on Facebook, make a Facebook event and invite all your friends to see it. I just invited over 300 people, many of whom I haven't spoken to since high school or college.
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This should make it easier to purchase your on line ticket.
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