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Crocodile Gennadiy

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Pastor Gennadiy Mokhnenko takes homeless, drug-addicted children off the streets of Mariupol, Ukraine.

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Almost Holy offers a close-up look at a fascinating figure whose controversial work and extraordinary story pack the narrative punch of a well-written drama.

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Tara Brady Irish Times 12/27/2016
3/5
Steve Hoover's film makes for a sympathetic,yet quietly critical portrait. John Pope's dark lensing and Atticus Ross's score add to the sense of unease and intrigue. Go to Full Review Kate Muir The Times (UK) 08/22/2016
3/5
Almost Holy is a deeply disturbing and shocking documentary portrait of life at its lowest ebb. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 08/21/2016
4/5
This gripping documentary about Gennadiy Mokhnenko, aka Pastor Crocodile, a controversial child-welfare activist in Ukraine, has the propulsive power and arc of a drama. Go to Full Review Ian Brill Battleship Pretension 04/13/2021
Almost Holy shows the audience the true efforts and cost of heroism but also, with a truly charismatic character in Mokhnenko, the heart. Go to Full Review Morgan Rojas Cinemacy 08/06/2018
Almost Holy... is a stunning cinematic portrayal of one man's mission to save, but it is hard to stomach (literally). Go to Full Review Brad Keefe Columbus Alive 12/31/2016
3.5/4
Almost Holy is bleak, but ultimately hopeful, and wholly fascinating. Documentary fans should take note. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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john s @hipCRANK 12/31/2016 A Ukraine is a hellhole, and here's just one seedy look at what's going on. Steve Hoover's no-nonsense documentary puts the cameras on pastor Gennadiy Mokhenko, a bigger than life, mountain of a man who dishes out tough love to the street kids of Maripul. These kids live in the sewers. They are castoffs. They are junkies. Crocodile Gennadiy, as he is called, takes them in - sometimes to his rehabilitation centre, sometimes right into his expansive family. There's no sweet talk to the kids, the dealers, the abusers, the implicit pharmacists. No one is spared. Shot in beautiful green and blue shades by John Pope, "Almost Holy" brings a jarring aesthetic to the real life horrors on screen. It's a disturbing film documenting a superhero single-handedly wrestling a catastrophe, and often winning. It answers one of life's toughest questions: "what can I possibly do?" Quite a bit as it turns out. - hipCRANK See more 08/24/2016 Real life superhero stuff! See more 06/14/2016 a strong determined man giving those in need, likevstreet kids, a home, love, family, and a future. we can all learn what it is to be a man from his example. See more 05/31/2016 This film is a powerful true story of a man who decided to battle the evil around him. Amazing work See more 04/25/2016 SOOO good!! Can't wait to see this again tomorrow before it hits theaters! http://bit.ly/2016WS_CG See more Read all reviews
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Steve Hoover

Director

Steve Hoover

Writer

Danny Yourd

Producer

Terrence Malick

Executive Producer

Nicolas Gonda

Executive Producer

Michael Killen

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Synopsis Pastor Gennadiy Mokhnenko takes homeless, drug-addicted children off the streets of Mariupol, Ukraine.
Director
Steve Hoover
Producer
Danny Yourd
Screenwriter
Steve Hoover
Distributor
The Orchard
Production Co
Animal
Rating
R (Sexual References|Disturbing Content|Language|Drugs and Alcohol)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 20, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 16, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.7K
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
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