January 20, 2012
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
Kris Marshall,
Isaach De Bankolé,
Peter Riegert,
Haviland Morris,
Will Yun Lee
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OKA! is a fish-out-of-water tale of a ethnomusicologist from New Jersey who finds himself immersed in the colorful lives of the Bayake pygmies. Based on the memoir by ethnomusicologist Louis Sarno, wh... read more
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October 27, 2011
Walter V. Addiego, San Francisco Chronicle
The plot is somewhat pedestrian and the dialogue needs more zip. Full Review
October 14, 2011
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
Oka! is a fascinating movie with many free-form charms. Full Review
October 14, 2011
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
Yearning for an exciting African adventure? "Oka!" isn't it. Full Review
October 14, 2011
John Anderson, Variety
What's refreshing about Oka! is its aversion to any kind of cliches. Full Review
October 13, 2011
Andy Webster, New York Times
If only for its portrait of a land and a fascinating culture, "Oka!" is worth the journey. Full Review
October 13, 2011
Mark Jenkins, NPR
Rather than idealize life in a state of nature, Oka! depicts Bayaka culture as messy and not always admirable, but exuberantly vital. Full Review
October 11, 2011
Aaron Hillis, Village Voice
Oka!, a loose-limbed tapestry of cultural nuances, atmosphere, and song, is a tuneful tribute to the Bayakan spirit. Full Review
November 18, 2011
Beth Accomando, KPBS.org
Despite some missteps and awkwardness, Oka! proves compelling and engaging. Currier captures the beauty of the African landscape, and she takes the time to document the Bayaka culture with care and co... Full Review
October 31, 2011
Brent Simon, Shockya.com
A unique and fascinating tale of cultural connection, and the elemental nature of various human curiosities that bind us together. Full Review
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