Stories We Tell

A deeply personal and intricately woven documentary, "Stories We Tell" (2012) explores the complex relationships within Sarah Polley's family, specifically her identity as the product of an extramarital affair between her mother and Montreal producer Harry Gulkin. Through a nuanced blend of interviews with relatives, friends, and actors reenacting pivotal moments from her family's history, Polley crafts a thoughtful and compelling narrative that probes the nature of memory and storytelling. As the truth about her own identity slowly unravels, the film raises profound questions about the reliability of those who tell our stories, and the power of discovery in uncovering the secrets we've long suppressed.