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Best and Most Beautiful Things (2016) [N/A]

Featuring:
Michael Roche, Julie Smith, Michelle Smith

Directed by:
Garrett Zevgetis


Release Date:
May 4, 2016

Original Title:
Best and Most Beautiful Things

Genres:
Documentary

Production Companies:
Beacon Street Films
Carriage House Pictures
Only Bright Productions
VFR Films

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
NO: A 

Runtime: 90

Not your average outcast.

Overview from TheMovieDB

Off a dirt road in rural Maine, a precocious 20-year-old woman named Michelle Smith lives with her mother Julie. Michelle is quirky and charming, legally blind and diagnosed on the autism spectrum, with big dreams and varied passions. Searching for connection, Michelle explores love and empowerment outside the limits of “normal” through a provocative fringe community. Will she take the leap to experience the wide world for herself? Michelle’s joyful story of self-discovery celebrates outcasts everywhere.

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Overview from Open Movies

In this joyous coming-of-age story, a precocious 20-year-old woman searches for love and freedom in a surprising sex-positive community. Living with her mother in rural Maine, spirited Michelle Smith is legally blind and diagnosed with autism, but she chases big dreams against all odds.

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Rankings and Honors

Best and Most Beautiful Things (2016) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes 81%
Metacritic 56/100
Awards Won: 3 wins & 2 nominations

Production

Director:
Garrett Zevgetis

Director of Photography:
Sarah Ginsburg
Jordan Salvatoriello

Editor:
Jeff Consiglio

Executive Producer:
Kevin S. Bright

Original Music Composer:
Tyler Strickland

Producer:
Garrett Zevgetis
Jordan Salvatoriello
Ariana Garfinkel
Jeff Consiglio

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