The Way We Get By

“The Way We Get By is a remarkable reminder of just how much we have to learn from our elders.” Read More » – Kerry Skemp, THE BOSTONIST - October 4th, 2008

“I absolutely loved this film...” Read More » – Erik Childress, eFilmCritic.com / WGN Radio - March 10, 2009

“...a lovely, uncondescending look at three lives enriched by kindness.” Read More » – Eugene Novikov - Cinematical

“I adored every frame of this movie and every person in it.” Read More » – David Cornelius - eFilmCritic.com

“TWWGB does not make any comment on the war but instead celebrates the human heart.” Read More » – Melanie Addington, Oxford Film Freak

“Grade: A...There are moments in "The Way We Get By" that cut right to your heart.” Read More » – Clint O'Connor, Cleveland Plain Dealer

“...as great films show, there is more to the story.” Read More » – Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, The Herald-Sun

“Hardened soldiers' eyes mist over at their reception in Bangor. Yours will too in this sweet little film.” Read More » – Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

“It's a beautiful, heartfelt movie about people overcoming their own difficulties to make a positive impact on the lives of others.” Read More » – Christopher Smith, Bangor Daily News

“One of the most moving and depressing (in a good way) docs to come along in some time. **SPOILER ALERT**” Read More » – Robert Bell, EXCLAIM

“(****) FOUR STARS - "The Way We Get By" manages to be touching, honest, and thought-provoking at the same time. **SPOILER ALERT**” Read More » – Mariko McDonald, Film Threat

“This one will leave you breathless.” Read More » – Mike Riggs, Washington City Paper

“It's the deep well of compassion behind it that helps make 'The Way We Get By' such a stirring experience.” Read More » – Chris Barsanti, The Hollywood Reporter

“One of the Best Films of 2009.” Read More » – Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Practice

“Profoundly humane.” Read More » – Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times

“'The Way We Get By' contains more useful, homespun philosophizing and genuine sentiment than a year’s worth of narrative films.” Read More » – John P. McCarthy, Boxoffice Magazine

“...shows the pleasure of feeling needed and the pain of growing old.” Read More » – Cynthia Fuchs, PopMatters

“An honest and moving film.” Read More » – Joe Bendel, Epoch Times

“Filled with a rare honesty and intimacy that makes for a rewarding film experience.” Read More » – Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times

“It is a beautiful, contemplative and very human story, a poetic reflection on man facing his mortality.” Read More » – Robin & Laura Clifford, Reeling Reviews

“4-Stars...sad, inspiring, funny and joyful.” Read More » – Craig Kennedy, Living In Cinema

“Watching the greeters issue hugs produces an involuntary response. You want to hug them, too.” Read More » – Wesley Morris, THE BOSTON GLOBE

“'The Way We Get By' unfolds with the care a war vet might show the flag at dawn.” Read More » – Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

“...a moving testament to the elderly folks who meet the troops.” Read More » – Sonny Bunch, Washington Times

“'The Way We Get By' is a lyrical documentary guaranteed to jerk tears and tug hearts over and over during its tight, haikulike 86 minutes.” Read More » – Dan Zak, Washington Post