A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips say "See It!" of PRODIGAL SONS on "At the Movies."   At the Movies>>

Michael O'Sullivan calls PRODIGAL SONS "brave and unflinching."   The Washington Post>>

PRODIGAL SONS deals beautifully with “the politics of childhood, and the universal desire to be loved by one’s family.” -- Daily City Orlando blog

Reed’s directorial feature debut is “a unique and rare example of POV.” -- Cameron Koller, AFI Fest’s Daily News

Kimberly Reed is one of 25 New Faces of Independent Film 2007   Filmmaker Magazine>>

"One of the highlights of the 35th Telluride Film Festival." -- Gary Giddins   NY Sun>>

"I saw a film I can't get out of my head." -- David Thomson   The Guardian>>

"Everyone should see this movie... This one could be life-changing."   As Little as Possible Blog>>

"One of the surprise audience faves at the fest" -- Cinematical

"This film will fascinate inquisitive viewers on multiple levels." -- Todd McCarthy, Chief Film Critic   Variety>>

"Only a few stood out as being of serious quality...PRODIGAL SONS galvanized audiences" -- Todd McCarthy, Chief Film Critic   Variety>>

"Hailed by Telluride Film Festival organizers as one of the discoveries of this year's festival." -- Eugene Hernandez   IndieWIRE>>

"A family that is far from perfect but perfect from far. It's a documentary with great integrity." -- Maurice Cohen   SBCC Film Reviews>>

"This is a film that defines guerilla filmmaking." -- LA Cinema Youth

"There's a lot of America that would benefit from realizing how much this family resembles their own." -- Moriarty   Ain't It Cool>>

"An unwavering portrait of her own family." -- Peter Knegt   IndieWIRE>>

"[An] incredible story . . . a really focused look at sibling dynamics, which we can all empathise with." -- Harry Byford   The Independent>>

Critic's Choice/Pick of the Day in seven major UK outlets : Guardian, Daily Mail, The Times, Observer, The Herald, Daily Record, What's on TV.

"If you're going to see only one documentary this year . . . find a screening of Kimberly Reed's moving family memoir." -- Danny Miller   Jew Eat Yet?>>

"A Hidden Gem" -- Lisa Kennedy   Denver Post>>

Palm Springs Film Fest Features Exciting LGBT Lineup.   glaadBlog>>

"Watch for it. It hasn't gotten a distributor yet, but it is powerful!" -- Gary Meyer, Best Films of 2008   KQED Radio Forum>>

PRODIGAL SONS one of "Five Undistributed Gems" of 2008! -- Eugene Hernandez, Editor-in-Chief   IndieWIRE>>

AFI film fest Red Carpet interview with director/producer Kimberly Reed and producer/DP John Keitel.   RealTVFilms>>

Shaz Bennett's Best Films of 2008 selects PRODIGAL SONS.   Hungover Mormon>>

PRODIGAL SONS is one of Five Reasons to Take in the Boulder Int'l film festival.   West Word>>

PRODIGAL SONS in What Not to Miss at the Big Sky Documentary film festival.   New West>>

Montana Filmmaker Comes Out: director Kimberly Reed interviewed for Montana premiere.   Big Sky Documentary Film Festival>>

True/False film festival - director Kimberly Reed interviewed.   Columbia Tribune>>

PRODIGAL SONS makes for Non-fiction Crack: True/False Feeds Doc Junkies.   IndieWIRE>>

"PRODIGAL SONS looks at the complications of memory, identity, family love, and violence with sharp sight and unflinching tenderness."   October Country>>

PRODIGAL SONS a highlight of the Cleveland Int'l Film Fest.   IndieWIRE>>

The Truth is the Truth! PRODIGAL SONS is "a beauty of a film."   Still In Motion>>

PRODIGAL SONS goes to Thessaloniki, Greece.   IndieWIRE>>

Florida Film Festival hosts PRODIGAL SONS in competition.   IndieWIRE>>

PRODIGAL SONS selected to travel on theatrical tour in Athens.   Still In Motion>>

PRODIGAL SONS takes home FIPRESCI prize in Thessaloniki!   FIPRESCI>>

“Jaw-dropping and intimate" -- Kim Reed wins a Special Jury Award for Fearless Filmmaking at the 18th Annual Florida Film Festival.   IndieWIRE>>

“The film that got Nicole Kidman and her hubby [Keith Urban] here . . . She chose well.”   Film Experience Blog @ '09 Nashville Film Festival>>

“Cream of the festival crop”   Towleroad>>

“You will never think of Rosebud the same way again.” -- Ed Gonzalez   The Village Voice>>

“Not to be missed . . . this documentary proves to be a masterpiece study of sibling rivalry.” -- Alexis Whitam   Frameline>>

“Not to be missed . . . The Montana dust she kicks up clears the air for a reckoning that hits close to home for many of us.” -- The Bay Times

“An example of superb documentary filmmaking”   San Fransisco Chronicle>>

Frameline Volunteers honor PRODIGAL SONS with a $2,500 grant   Frameline33>>

Neal Schindler explores mental illness in John Cassavetes’ “A Woman Under the Influence” and Kimberly Reed’s PRODIGAL SONS.   Seattle International Film Festival Report>>

PRODIGAL SONS wins jury prize for Best Feature Length Documentary at Newfest ‘09   IndieWIRE>>

“An unexpected side trip into cinematic history [that] expands into a larger vision of identity, inheritance and the inscrutable vagaries of fate.” -- Sky Sitney, SILVERDOCS

Director Kimberly Reed wins "Special Jury Prize for Bravery in Filmmaking"   Nashville Film Festival, 2009>>

'09 Florida Film Festival Award Winner, Kimberly Reed, talks to Brian Quain   Before You Submit>>

“PRODIGAL SONS is never less than compelling viewing.” -- Kilian Melloy   EDGE Philadelphia>>

The Advocate names Kimberly Reed one of Outfest's "Five Filmmakers to Watch"

Neil Broverman interviews Kimberly Reed on the making of PRODIGAL SONS.   The Advocate>>

“It’s one of the most acclaimed documentaries of 2009 and . . . one of the most admired and buzzed about films at this festival.” -- Bryan Stamp   IndieWIRE>>

A week before GAZE begins, Kimberly Reed talks to Declan Cashin about PRODIGAL SONS.   The Independent in Ireland>>

Cian Smyth, program director of GAZE, picks the “already hugely praised” PRODIGAL SONS as a personal favorite.   The Irish Times>>

“A tale of strength and courage” -- Aussie Glenn Dunks   Stale Popcorn>>

“PRODIGAL SONS is the best documentary I have seen this year, and that’s saying something.” -- Lou Mindar, The Documentary Film Blog

“She’s a true artist—blessed by talent, cursed by biology, with only her self-awareness to guide her.” -- Michal Oleszczyk   Last Seat on the Right>>

Helena Prodigal Son Returning as Woman -- Martin Kidston   Independent Record>>

“The most amazing examination of sibling rivalry I’ve ever seen on film.” -- Margaret Murray   Creative Loafing>>

“Not to be missed, this documentary proves to be a masterpiece of sibling rivalry.” -- Tom Avila   Metro Weekly>>

“A film so surprising, it has to be real.” -- Guy Dixon   The Globe and Mail>>

“The [Viennale] jury says, ‘If you only are going to see one documentary this year, it should be this film.’” -- Sonia Neufeld

“Kimberly Reed’s PRODIGAL SONS is definitely among the best documentaries I’ve seen in years.” -- Rick Moody   magnetmagazine.com>>

PRODIGAL SONS named best unreleased film of 2009.

New York Magazine CRITICS' PICK!   New York Magazine>>

Dr. Laura Berman, of Oprah Radio, interviews Kimberly Reed about gender identity issues, being trangendered, and PRODIGAL SONS.

Kimberly Reed featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show.   The Oprah Winfrey Show>>

"Marvelous" -- Michael Koresky   indieWIRE>>

Interview of Kimberly Reed, director of PRODIGAL SONS   Filmmaker Magazine>>

"Unflinching" 3 1/2 stars -- Ed Schied

"Unforgettable"

New York Times' selects PRODIGAL SONS as Critic's Pick.   New York Times>>

"An engrossing, unpredictable, often heartbreaking family-drama documentary" -- Gerald Peary

A "harrowing and unforgettable film"   San Francisco Chronicle>>

V.A. Musetto gives PRODIGAL SONS 3 out of 4 stars.   New York Post>>

"Best LGBT Character of the Film Year"   Towleroad>>

"A poignant tale with vivid details."   NPR>>

Fearlessly real and affecting... As involving as any cinematic fiction" -- Sean Axmaker

PRODIGAL SONS is "Compelling and thoroughly captivating"

"A compelling and sensational real life story" 3 out of 4 stars   The Globe and Mail>>

"A joy to behold," says Ray Pride.   Newcity Film>>

PRODIGAL SONS "packs a wallop you won't soon forget" says Aaron Barnhart

"In an era of pop documentaries... PRODIGAL SONS is a near-profound palate cleanser."   The Projection Booth Blog>>

"Remarkable... Talk about a sleeper"

"Kimberly Reed has struck gold." 3.5 out of 4 stars!   David Kempler>>

"Bottom line, this is a great documentary. It couldn't be better if it was scripted and planned! Absolutely loved it and I highly recommend."   DVD Legion>>

PRODIGAL SONS gets 4.5 out of 5 stars from Erin Donovan of Greencine.

PRODIGAL SONS is nominated for the Chlotrudis Award for Best Documentary! "This is one powerful film, and I highly recommend it."   Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film>>

SLANT Magazine includes PRODIGAL SONS in their Top 25 Films of 2010!   SLANT Magazine>>

"When they're as well-crafted and intense as Kimberly Reed's Prodigal Sons, these 'I have a story' docs render real life with the tension and thematic depth of great drama."   The A.V. Club>>

New York Magazine - CRITICS PICK! "One of the strangest, most heartbreaking docs you'll see this year."   New York Magazine>>

PRODIGAL SONS gets a nomination for the GLAAD Media Award.   GLAAD>>

Cinema Eye nominates PRODIGAL SONS for 'Outstanding Achievement in a Debut Feature Film.'   Cinema Eye Honors>>

PRODIGAL SONS is "a film not easily forgotten"   Los Angeles Times>>