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Seized

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 4h
The story that Liese tells feels like one that more people need to hear … while we’re still allowed to tell it. Go to Full Review
Elizabeth Weitzman TheWrap 1d
Not just a tribute to the power of journalism and the persistence of civil determination, but also a masterclass in storytelling structure. Go to Full Review
Adrian Horton Guardian 3d
4/5
Fascinating vox pop surveys aside, Seized offers the most thorough explanation yet of what led to the raid, which is equal parts sinister and amusingly petty. Go to Full Review
Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) 16h
With so many documentaries focused on the importance of journalism and journalists lately, it’s fair and necessary that we get one about a rare small-town newspaper still in operation. Go to Full Review
Carla Renata The Curvy Film Critic 1d
The specificity of this story, its lively and distinctive players, ethical and democratic consequences make or a gripping watch, sobering experience amidst an onslaught of state overreach and threats to journalism as we know it. Go to Full Review
Sean P. Means The Movie Cricket 1d
3.5/4
Liese’s documentary raises some serious questions about the actions of the Marion police, the county sheriff, the county prosecutor and the judge who approved the search warrant. Go to Full Review
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Movie Info

Director
Sharon Liese
Producer
Sharon Liese, Sasha Alpert, Paul Matyasovsky
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 34m