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6 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 88The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Brad WheelerThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Brad WheelerWhat we have with Barry Avrich’s inspiring and eloquent documentary Prosecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World of Ben Ferencz is the American Dream meeting humankind’s nightmare.
- 83Original-CinJim SlotekOriginal-CinJim SlotekA hero from an era when we still had heroes, the diminutive Romanian-born, activist and lawyer fairly burns through the screen with passion born of witnessing the worst that humanity can do. And he still tours the world with the impossible dream of ending inhumanity.
- 80Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranLos Angeles TimesKenneth TuranSelf-aware, funny and articulate, blessed with a first-class temperament, Ferencz is front and center telling his own tale, which includes being the key player in what’s been called the biggest murder trial in history.
- 75RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoRogerEbert.comBrian TallericoSo while the subject of “Prosecuting Evil” is a 4-star one that should be taught in more schools, the sometimes-dry and often-repetitive film about it is a 3-star one.
- 70The New York TimesBen KenigsbergThe New York TimesBen KenigsbergThe main interest lies with Ferencz himself, who comes across as thoughtful, principled and engaging in a film that, in keeping with his demeanor, is a modest profile rather than a sprawling portrait.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe story gets engrossing enough that we don't much miss what Avrich doesn't offer.