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Praise for American Heart


“In my 39 years of screening documentaries, I can recall only one that captured me as completely as this one did.  I was blown away.  It is a spectacular film.”
        - Bill Hanley, Vice President, Twin Cities Public Television

“Beautiful film!  American Heart packs an emotional wallop as it portrays the lasting legacy of commitment, caring, and hope.”
        - Social Justice Film Festival

“The film's goal is a simple one:  to offer a look into the real lives of real people as they face all-too-real health challenges.”
        - Minnesota Public Radio

“A wonderful documentary film…  end-of-life issues, family, resilience and how life unfolds in mysterious ways.” 
        - Robin Lackner, health care consultant, The Human Heart


“ An indie gem… The viewer cannot help but root for the three men and admire the commitment of the physicians and staffers.” 
        - Ruben Rosario, St. Paul Pioneer Press


“A wonderful film that is an eye-opener for anyone concerned about the lives of immigrants and refugees in our country, with beautifully detailed portraits of three immigrants from Ethiopia, Burma, and Cambodia.” 
        - Big Water Film Festival

“These individual stories of grief and resilience are interesting enough on their own terms, and while hot-button topics such as immigration reform and healthcare costs are not directly addressed, American Heart puts a compelling face on these issues. Recommended.” 
        - Video Librarian Magazine

“After seeing this film, I have committed to making curiosity and compassion bigger in my life."
        - Sandra Kramer, President, Minnesota Health Strategy and Communications Network


Press Coverage Links

  • Film illustrates health care through refugees' eyes on Minnesota Public Radio - includes audio
  • Film shows heroism, heartbreak at St. Paul clinic - St. Paul Pioneer Press
  • How Paid Family Leave Would Have Made Life Easier For One Famiy - Health Affairs Blog
  • Go Behind the Scenes with America ReFramed: Digital - includes video
  • MN Doc gets Nat'l Premiere - Minnesota Film & TV Board newsletter
  • Curiosity and compassion in your life by Sandra Kramer, Minnesota Health Strategy and Communications Network
  • The Human Heart on Robin Lackner's blog
  • American Heart, Part II on Robin Lackner's blog
  • Lincoln Live goes in-depth on American Heart: 30-minute KFOR radio interview - includes audio
  • Bronze Jury Prize at the 2013 Social Justice Film Festival
  • Moving Pictures Blog - Council on Social Work Education
  • Healthcare & Filmmaking, at Minnesota School of Business - Part 1
  • Healthcare & Filmmaking, at Minnesota School of Business - Part 2
  • Audience Favorite at the 2014 Big Water Film Festival
  • American Heart at Global Leadership Event - St. Catherine University
  • Art With Impact blog post
  • Finding Refuge U.S. blog post
  • Chris Newberry at FFF - Fargo Film Festival announcement


Press Releases

  • PRESS RELEASE: World Premiere - Minneapolis - April 2013
  • PRESS RELEASE: National TV Debut - America Reframed - January 2015