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8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam ArnoldSeattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam ArnoldIt's a surprisingly happy film, almost completely devoid of bitterness or cynicism.
- 67Austin ChronicleMarc SavlovAustin ChronicleMarc SavlovThe barrage of information in Rebels is at times wearying; indeed many of the speakers look somewhat battle-weary, but there's clearly still a holy fire burning deep within their now-hooded eyes.
- 63New York PostJonathan ForemanNew York PostJonathan ForemanEven if this film may irritate some people who remember "the movement" differently, it's nevertheless a fascinating and often moving document of recent history.
- 50San Francisco ChronicleEdward GuthmannSan Francisco ChronicleEdward GuthmannIt rambles, it's repetitive, but once in a while there's a sparkling moment when someone speaks in a way that conjures the fierce passion of the '60s.
- 50The New York TimesDana StevensThe New York TimesDana Stevens(Garvy) has helped advance our understanding of a difficult and exhilarating time.
- 50VarietyKen EisnerVarietyKen EisnerEncapsulates the turbulent times of the Students for a Democratic Society.
- 40Village VoiceAmy TaubinVillage VoiceAmy TaubinGarvy has worked hard to weave the interviews into an exciting narrative, but the focus is perhaps too narrow for the film to be as politically effective as it could have been.