November 17, 2011
Walter V. Addiego, San Francisco Chronicle
Charles Woodman, George Woodman, Francesca Woodman, Betty Woodman, Charlie Woodman
Francesca Woodman's haunting B&W images, many of them nude self-portraits, now reside in the pantheon of great photography from the late 20th century. The daughter of artists Betty and Charles Woodman... read more 
DVD Release Date: June 5, 2012
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July 28, 2011
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
The Woodmans tells the compelling, if slightly disturbing, story of a family coming to grips with love, ego, resentment and loss. Full Review
April 15, 2011
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
Willis provides no easy answers and points no fingers, but the search proves fascinating. Full Review
January 19, 2011
Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter
An indelible group portrait of a family of artists. Full Review
January 19, 2011
Stephen Holden, New York Times
If its message can be boiled down to one sentence, it is George's stoic observation: "There is a psychic risk in being an artist." Full Review
September 23, 2011
Jim Slotek, Jam! Movies
By the time it ends, however, it has applied enough fine brush strokes to create a subtle and vaguely disturbing portrait of a dysfunctional family of artists. Full Review
February 24, 2011
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Woodman's black-and-white photographs, many of them self-portraits, convey a haunting sense of isolation; of something forever lost from the empty, almost decaying rooms in which she drapes herself. Full Review
January 26, 2011
Armond White, New York Press
Willis' careful balancing act between portraying a unique family unit and the peculiarities of genius winds up making The Woodmans disturbing in an unexpected way. Full Review
January 22, 2011
Diego Costa, Slant Magazine
The Woodmans isn't out to demonize Francesca's upbringing or to play the blame game for her untimely death. Full Review
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