Miriam Lies

“This film is a break out from previous representations of race and coming of age in the Dominican Republic and would be an exceptional addition to Latin American and Caribbean film collections. It is appropriate for a range of audiences from film or cultural studies specialists analyzing representations of race and gender, to undergraduate and/or high school students studying film, and Spanish language. In its accessibility and intimacy, it invites audiences into Miriam’s Dominican world of race, Internet relationships, racism, micro-aggression, societal rules, and true friendship between young women.” – Michelle Leigh Farrell, Fairfield University

“A hidden gem.” – Sophie Willard, British Film Institute

“Cabral and Estrada's screenplay unpacks these tricky personal politics with an assuredly light touch, never forcing their flawed, finely drawn characters into overt rhetoric.” – Guy Lodge, Variety

“The directorial duo simultaneously builds a captivating portrait of a certain culture, an intimate chronicle of adolescence and a fierce criticism of class society, all in a documentary style, enhanced by a cast (young and adult, professional and amateur) that delivers some incredibly natural performances.” – Alfonso Rivera, Cineuropa

“An intimate portrait of an introverted young woman carrying a heavy emotional burden.” – Jamie Dunn, Sight & Sound

“There is something about this girl’s story that will linger with you longer than you’d expect. Perhaps it’s as simple as the fact that what seems like a teenager’s silly lie turns out to be more of a stinging indictment of the world at large than it should be.” – Gregory Ellwood, The Playlist

“A thoughtful examination of a difficult subject and deserving of attention.” – Jennie Kermode, Eye for Film

“By the end of this soft caress of a character study, one sense we’ve been scrutinizing Miriam’s face more carefully, and caringly, than anyone else has done in some time.” – Guy Lodge, Variety