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As They Made Us

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Abigail, a divorced mother of two, is struggling to balance the dynamics within her dysfunctional family as she attempts to cultivate new love. Her father Eugene has a degenerative condition that he and his wife Barbara refuse to accept, and her brother Nathan has been estranged from the family for decades. A self-appointed fixer, Abigail tries to mend her complicated family before it's too late.
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Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 04/11/2022
2/4
The dialogue in As They Made Us rings authentic and the performances are universally strong, but there’s a dour air to the proceedings, and we wind up thinking Abigail would have been better off if she, too, had left home the moment it was possible... Go to Full Review Christy Lemire RogerEbert.com 04/08/2022
2.5/4
As They Made Us is clearly a personal debut effort for Bialik, but she shows enough confidence behind the camera to make you curious about whatever other stories she has to tell. Go to Full Review William Bibbiani TheWrap 04/08/2022
Abigails resolute determination to be a dependable family member for parents who have practically destroyed her life could be seen as a cruel tragedy in the hands of a Todd Solondz, but Bialik finds a shocking amount of pity for Abigails abusers. Go to Full Review Dan Buffa St. Louis Jewish Light 05/14/2022
A-
Hoffman and Bergen personify that poignant unity so well on screen, standing out in a very strong cast. The two have put out dozens of worthy and vital performances, but Barbara and Eugene are people that seemed very real to me for a couple of hours. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network 04/28/2022
B
(Candice) Bergen fearlessly embodies a truly flawed, abrasive mother that we have all come across. The film itself is a remarkably authentic, non-judgmental portrait of a dysfunctional family buoyed by Dianna Agron's excellent performance. Go to Full Review Steven Warner In Review Online 04/27/2022
As They Made Us feels like a therapy exercise, the random scribbling of notes in an effort to better understand the present and shed light on past transgressions. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mike G 04/10/2022 Extremely well acted story which moves along at a good pace to tell about difficult, complex family relationships. See more John W 04/09/2022 Amazing film. Great acting. Great writing. Great directing. See more Valerie S @Crazinurs54 Feb 24 Well written and realistic. Very sad story though. See more Júlia M @RT30036567 10/30/2024 an amazing portrait of a very dysfunctional processing through grief. amazing acting from all parts, specially Dianna Agron. See more Kim P @RT98672688 07/24/2024 The acting by Bergen and Hoffman...phenomenal! A master class. See more Brian M @Brian195 06/06/2024 Terribly difficult to convey the nuances of any family dynamic, especially as raw as this family. Very early into this movie at first voyeuristically, I was soon uncomfortably part of it. Acting was exceptional and at no time wavered. Direction was so very tasteful, not once relying on a cheap shot. I don’t write reviews but was compelled to compliment this meaningful experience. See more Read all reviews
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Mayim Bialik

Director

Dianna Agron

Abigail

Simon Helberg

Nathan

Candice Bergen

Barbara

Dustin Hoffman

Eugene

Justin Chu Cary

Jay

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Synopsis Abigail, a divorced mother of two, is struggling to balance the dynamics within her dysfunctional family as she attempts to cultivate new love. Her father Eugene has a degenerative condition that he and his wife Barbara refuse to accept, and her brother Nathan has been estranged from the family for decades. A self-appointed fixer, Abigail tries to mend her complicated family before it's too late.
Director
Mayim Bialik
Producer
Jordan Beckerman, Ash Christian, Anne Clements, Michael Day, Jordan Yale Levine, Mark Maxey
Screenwriter
Mayim Bialik
Distributor
Quiver Distribution
Production Co
BondIt Media Capital, Cranium Entertainment, Vested Interest, Film Mode Entertainment , Carte Blanche Film, Slated, Screen Media Films, Yale Productions, Bradley Pilz Productions, Idiot Savant Pictures
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 8, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 8, 2022
Runtime
1h 36m
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