"A stunning achievement. The mother and son constitute one of the most deeply human encounters I know of on film." Ronald Gottesman, Professor of English University of Southern California
"One of the greatest documentaries ever made." Alexander Alland, Professor of Anthropology Columbia University
"Practically every question addressed by scholars in the arts - folk, popular and high style - is raised at some point in this film and discussed in considerable detail." Nora Groce, American Anthropologist
"A breakthrough documentary." A.O. Scott, The New York Times
"Groundbreaking and nearly perfect. It's the kids themselves who speak most eloquently to their work." Marc Savlov, Austin Chronicle