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Judith is a 16 year old girl with many secrets, some of which are still unknown to her. However on a trip to upstate New York she meets Jimmy, an older boy who is a regular at the bus depot, and is soon transfixed by his imaginative tales of the anonymous travelers passing by. Not only does he stir in her first feelings of love, but also deeper feelings of mistrust and betrayal that erupt into an act... See Full Description
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Comedy, Drama and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 36 min. |
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| Release Date: |
January 22, 1999 Sundance '99; June 28, 2000 NY |
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| MPAA Rating: |
Not Rated |
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| Distributors: |
Sundance Channel
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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culturevulture.net,
"Lisanne Skyler's ambitious, in-depth look at painfully dysfunctional family relationships, as seen from the point of view of teenaged youngsters, is thoughtful and emotionally convincing." Full Review...
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New York Times: In a Bus Station, Surrounded by Stories and Lies,
"'Getting to Know You' is the kind of independent movie that tests the system ..." Full Review...
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