Girl Rising 2013

Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: No one would confuse the movie with a short-story collection. But it's more ambitious and effective at blunting cynicism than most consciousness-raising efforts. Read more

Mark Feeney, Boston Globe: The price of good intentions is that it looks and feels like an extended public-service announcement for goodness. Read more

Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times: Illuminating and ultimately hopeful, despite the horrible circumstances depicted, "Girl Rising" stands as a testament to the power of information. Read more

Andrew Schenker, Village Voice: Director Richard Robbins delights in dotting his screen with bursts of color, from a shimmering orange dress to the deep purple of a pen cap, while the stories, shaped by anecdotal brevity, are often charmingly modest. Read more