Reviews

Compelling personal stories and revelations of institutional interference and academic arrogance make this a film that keeps you thinking long after it's finished. It raises questions about the government supported bodies involved that I hope will continue to be investigated. You cannot fail to be moved by the stories of the brothers and sisters in the 'project', their sorrow and anger. I was however disturbed by the shift from telling the story to blaming individuals that occured towards the end. Focussing on the parenting style of one of the adoptive fathers and linking it with the son's suicide is morally wrong and, in the context of an expose of dubious scientific methods, incredibly hypocritical. Making a judgement on nature vs nurture based on three families is ridiculous, harmful and is perpetuating the moral and scientific flaws of the original experiment. This sensationalist pointing the finger detracts from what could have been a great film.