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Craigslist Joe (2012)

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In a time when America's economy and sense of community were crumbling, one guy left everything behind - to see if he could survive solely on the support of the 21st century's new town square: Craigslist. As of recent, the United States found itself in one of the most precarious financial meltdowns in modern history. It was in this climate that 29-year-old Joseph Garner cut himself off from everyone he knew and everything he owned, to embark on a bold adventure. Armed with only a laptop, cell

Oct 29, 2012

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The briskly edited docu seldom stops long enough to let Joe's new friends (identified only by first name) make anything beyond the most superficial impressions.

August 3, 2012 Full Review Source: Variety
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Craigslist Joe is sweet, moving, and frustrating.

July 31, 2012 Full Review Source: Village Voice
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A generally agreeable but perhaps hopelessly meandering nonfiction snapshot of one guy's attempt to hit the road for 31 days and live off the alms of America's new, digital age thrift store.

November 1, 2012 Full Review Source: Shockya.com

It's an inspiring experience. For him.

August 9, 2012 Full Review Source: AV Club
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As hard as he tries, we never truly believe there's a lot at stake for Garner, who seems to cruise through America like a gringo taking a favela tour in Rio.

July 29, 2012 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine
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Audience Reviews for Craigslist Joe

Craigslist Joe is one of those documentaries that has an interesting idea, but leaves you wanting more. I enjoyed watching it, and it was really wonderful to see that side of human nature, which is almost nonexistent nowadays. With being said, the film lacks in many areas, and it could have been much better than what we got. Don't get me wrong, it was really cool to see that side of people come out, but the main character, Joe doesn't let the people truly involved in the picture, and it all seems too quick to make a truly compelling and memorable documentary. The people that Joe meets are wonderful, but there could have been given a bit more time on-screen. Craigslist Joe makes you feel good, but I personally feel that this film is a bit too short and good have been longer to really let this experience to sink in. The kindness that people express in the film is totally amazing and unique, and is what is missing in the world. Is this film worth seeing? Yes, it is. However there are -plenty of little imperfections in this documentary to really make it a film to watch again and again. Sometimes, it feels cheesy only to give this subject a bit more dramatic flavor to it. For what it is, it's a well put together documentary, but at times the emotions that Joe feels is meh. The people he meets are the real stars here, and I just felt like Joe was more of a secondary character. A good little documentary, but very far from the best that I have seen. This one could have been better, much better.
December 28, 2012
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"Craigslist Joe" is a moving tribute to the intrinsic goodness contained within individuals who want to help others. In this bold documentary, a 29-year-old man walks out into the world without a car, phone, or a single penny to his name. He embarks on a journey to spend 31 days living solely off of the kindness of others via Craigslist. Throughout the film, he travels across the country and back with his cameraman (also located on Craigslist), relying on others for transportation, food, and shelter. He even experiences a night of homelessness when two of his Craigslist contacts fall through. My only complaint is that they did not spend enough time on each episodic encounter for us to get to know the people as well as he did. It is very cool to see the bonds that he forms with complete strangers and the unique experiences that he never would have had without stepping out of his comfort zone - this film renews my faith in humanity..
March 15, 2013
    1. Joseph Garner: We can take care of each other.
    – Submitted by Chris P (9 months ago)
    1. Joseph Garner: Some say we have lost the sense of community that used to carry us through tough times.
    – Submitted by Chris P (9 months ago)

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