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Best and Most Beautiful Things
Directed byGarrett Zevgetis
Produced by
  • Ariana Garfinkel
  • Jeff Consiglio
  • Garrett Zevgetis
  • Jordan Salvatoriello
Cinematography
  • Sarah Ginsburg
  • Jordan Salvatoriello
Edited by
  • Jeff Consiglio
  • Sarah Ginsburg
Music byTyler Strickland
Production
companies
  • Only Bright Productions
  • Beacon Street Films
  • Carriage House Pictures
  • VFRFilms
Distributed byFirst Run Features
Release date
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Best and Most Beautiful Things is a 2016 documentary film directed by Garrett Zevgetis and produced by Zevgetis, Ariana Garfinkel, Jeff Consiglio, and Jordan Salvatoriello. It follows Michelle Smith, a young woman transitioning into adulthood while dealing with the additional challenges associated with disability.

Synopsis

The film explores the coming of age of an exuberant and precocious young blind woman, Michelle Smith, who identifies as being on the autism spectrum. As she tries various ways of finding her true self in a new world of adults, she struggles with family tensions and trying to keep a job.[1] On a more personal level, she begins developing a sense of sexual identity through exploring aspects of fetishism.

Critical reception

Neil Genzlinger of The New York Times selected the film as a Critics' Pick in December 1, 2016, calling the film "a remarkably forthright documentary" in which Ms. Smith makes "a difficult transition for someone with disabilities - the end of the schooling years, with their structure and relative safety."[2]

Awards

References

  1. ^ Scotti, Ariel (November 30, 2016). "Best and Most Beautiful Things documents a blind, autistic woman's clear vision of herself: movie review". New York Daily News. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  2. ^ Genzlinger, Neil (December 1, 2016). "Review: Best and Most Beautiful Things About a Disabled Woman's Place in the World". The New York Times. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  3. ^ "Winning! Photos from the 2016 Florida Film Festival awards bash". Orlando Weekly. April 21, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  4. ^ "25th Annual Florida Film Festival Announces Program Lineup, Celebrity Guests, and New Oscar® Accreditation" (PDF). Florida Film Festival. November 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  5. ^ "Best and Most Beautiful Things Premieres at SXSW". HuffPost. March 1, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2024.


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