Dame Jacinda Ardern’s new documentary “Prime Minister” has just premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
The film includes home videos shot by her husband Clarke Gayford as well as archival footage and interviews.
It covers all of Ardern’s political career from her ascension to the leader of the Labour Party to her resignation in 2023.
Here are what critics are saying about the film.
The Hollywood reporter said – “…even with its omissions and glossiness — a typical side effect of insider access — Prime Minister’s portrait of Ardern is so persuasive it might make you wish you could vote for her.”
Variety went in the other direction and said – “Ardern’s actual outlooks are usually skimmed past, or presented as broad ideological statements about social progress, with no mention of any of the financial policies (or tax promises un-kept) that would affect her approval beyond anti-vaccine fringe elements — a largely external factor framed as central to her resignation.”
Lastly, IndieWire reported – “Ultimately, ‘Prime Minister’ feels like a film that would’ve had more impact if released a year ago, but today reads as a tragic depiction of yet another experienced, thoughtful woman whose determination to do good, both by her family and the country she represents, is steam-rolled by the horror and bigotry other individuals wish to bring on the world.”
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