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World reacts to the Jacinda Ardern documentary

The documentary titled 'Prime Minister' about Jacinda Ardern premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2025 and provides an intimate view of her political and personal life.
Jacinda Ardern supported the film because the producers did not seek Film Commission funding, as reported by the New Zealand Herald.
Critics describe the film as a revealing portrait of leadership but note its lack of political complexity, with some calling it 'intimate but simplistic'.
The film evokes emotional responses, with Ardern stating it humanizes politicians, showcasing her efforts to do good amidst challenges.

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NZ Herald

World reacts to the Jacinda Ardern documentary

By RNZ A new documentary about former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ’s time at the helm has been released to mixed reviews from around the world. Prime...

25 days ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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RNZ

What the world is saying about the Jacinda Ardern documentary: Prime Minister

"It would be a bit of an exaggeration, but just a bit, to say it trolls Donald Trump," writes The Hollywood Reporter 's critic.

25 days ago·New Zealand

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Variety

‘Prime Minister’ Review: New Zealand Leader Jacinda Ardern Works Through Crisis in an Intimate but Simplistic Documentary

World leaders have rarely been captured with as much intimacy as in Michelle Walshe and Lindsay Utz’s “Prime Minister.” While the duo — whose credits include “Chasing Great” and “American Factory” respectively — are its ultimate architects, the shape the movie takes is largely owed to Clarke Gayford, partner and eventual husband to the doc’s […]

26 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Otago Daily Times

New Jacinda Ardern film gets mixed reviews

Dame Jacinda Ardern said she was very emotional watching the documentary, which premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Photo: Getty Images A new documentary about former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's time at the helm has been released to mixed reviews from around the world.

25 days ago·Otago, New Zealand

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Laughing Place

Film Review: "Prime Minister" is a Celebration of Resilience, Humanity, and Hope

Among the Sundance Film Festival’s documentary entries is Prime Minister, a profound exploration of leadership, resilience, and the balance between personal and professional aspirations. Directed by Michelle Walshe and Lindsay Utz, the film offers an intimate look at Jacinda Ardern’s transformative tenure as New Zealand’s Prime Minister, framed by the enduring question: can a woman truly […] The post Film Review: “Prime Minister” is a Celebratio…

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