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Reviews
“Takes an unorthodox approach to biography...in a spirit of inventiveness that honors its subject.”
The Hollywood Reporter
Sheri Linden. Mar 11, 2023
“…a luminous portrait of Nellie Mae Rowe.”
Artnet
Sarah Cascone. Mar 9, 2023
“A bold, brave work, This World Is Not My Own is a shining example of how the merging of many facets of non-fiction filmmaking can be integrated to elevate a story.”
POV Magazine
Jason Gorber. May 5, 2023
“A unique and expansive work of unexpected connections…”
Golden Globes
Brent Simon. Mar 13, 2023
“Orange is the New Black” Star Gives Voice to Eccentric Artist
Dagens Nyheter
Helena Lindblad. Oct 5, 2023
(Review in Swedish)
“Fascinating study of black artist Nellie Mae Rowe”
The Guardian
Phil Hoad. May 20, 2024
“Close to Perfection.”
Film Book
David McDonald. Mar 22, 2023
“Dazzling.”
The Spool
B.L. Panther. Apr 1, 2023
“This World is Not My Own is an unconventional, eccentric, hybrid documentary that’s as inventive as its subject.”
Screen Zealots
Luisa Moore. Mar 25, 2023
“[Opendox’s] work brings her to life in such a warm way…”
Hammer to Nail
Melanie Addington. Apr 17, 2023
“…a film about a remarkable artist you’ve probably never heard of, yet by the time the credits roll she may well become a new favourite.”
The Geek Show
Mark Cunliffe. Mar 3, 2023
Articles
Recreating Nellie Mae Rowe’s Dreamlike World
Hyperalergic
Maya Pontone. Nov 19, 2024
’This World Is Not My Own’: Juno Films Acquires SXSW Doc On Folk Artist Nellie Mae Rowe
Deadline
Matt Grobar. Nov 29, 2023
Self-Taught Artist's Life Reimagined
East Hampton Star
Mark Segal. Oct 4, 2023
SXSW First Look: Uzo Aduba Provides Voice Of Artist Nellie Mae Rowe In Remarkable Documentary Featuring 3D Animation
Deadline
Matthew Carey. Mar 10, 2023
“This World offers a prismatic exploration of Rowe’s life and relationship with art.”
Cincinnati Magazine
Benjamin Perkins. Aug 21, 2023
“This World is Not My Own premiere to be part of Atlanta Film Festival”
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Bo Emerson. Apr12, 2023
5 documentaries about women taking on the world at Hot Docs 2023
”This World is Not My Own feels like a dream. The film chronicles the life of American folk artist Nellie Mae Rowe. For an hour and a half, viewers get to see the world through Rowe's eyes: the history, the racism, the dreams, the imagery and the friends.”
CBC Arts
Sabina Wex. Apr 23, 2023
Nellie Mae Rowe Levels the Wall Between Insider and Outsider Art
“With over 100 of her paintings on paper, several sewn dolls (and one chewing gum sculpture) as well as two amazing reimaginings (not replicas) of her home and yard recently constructed for a hybrid documentary-feature, the show fills the museum’s Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art.”
New York Times
Roberta Smith. Sept 2, 2022
Interviews
“In conversation with co-directors Petter Ringbom and Marquise Stillwell, and producer and co-writer Ruchi Mital, Chrystal finds out what led to such innovative playful filmmaking, and the creation of this tender, important and humorous ode to an artist.”
Stance Podcast
Jun 1, 2023
“I spoke to Ringbom about the creative decisions that lead to such a compelling live action, stop motion animated art film experience.”
Print Magazine
Steven Heller. Jun 21, 2023
Director Petter Ringbom and producer Ruchi Mital talk about the film which reimagines the life of artist Nellie Mae Rowe
Fox5 Austin
Mar 15, 2023
”Hot Docs 2023: Qs à la mode with… Petter Ringbom (This World is Not My Own)”
Moviepie
May 5, 2023
”We caught up with Ringbom and Stillwell to learn more about this bracingly original documentary.”
Arts ATL
Apr 21, 2023