Amie And The Orphans Summary

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Review Critique

In the February 14,018 New York Times article, Sopan Deb compiled a critique of the movie, Amie and the Orphans. The movie sis about three siblings who come together after the death of their father and later go on a road trip. The three go through a moment of self-realization and understanding of each other, drawing them close to one another. The article is titled, “A Barrier Breaks: An Actress with Down Syndrome Plays the Lead.” In her article, the author answers the three fundamental questions in criticizing literary work. Deb (018) endeavors to explain the “who”, “what”, and “so what” aspects of the film. The following essay examines the review’s accuracy in criticizing the movie.

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