All God’s Children Review: Peace, Love, and Misunderstanding

“All God’s Children offers an important tool for community building, especially with four more years of Trump ahead.”

“[All God’s Children] echoes the sentiment that struck many viewers in Vice President Harris’s eloquent concession speech: it’s only when it’s darkest that one sees the stars. [The film] is a portrait of what it means to reach for the stars—and remember that the multitude of stars shining ultimately brightens the sky.”

“Viewers should emerge enlightened and ready to listen.”

“[The] scenes are complicated reminders of the importance of nuance, empathy, curiosity, and keeping your ears and heart open.”

“It’s a productive reminder that people can work through their misunderstandings with respect and a willingness to grow from their mistakes.”

“Timoner’s fly-on-the-wall approach invites a viewer to be an active listener in these conversations.