Still I Strive is a 2012 hybrid, documentary film directed by Adam Pfleghaar, A. Todd Smith, and produced by Jim Lee for Pioneer Cinema Institute.
[2] The New York Times called it, "a remarkable find, a tale of uplift in a too-little-seen environment.
"[3] The Village Voice called it, "an epic tale...The directors elevate the picture to a level of emotional genius by filming the children’s play as a full-on cinematic adaptation...the thresholds and crises of both dovetailing into a brilliant, emotionally coherent whole....Astonishing.
"[4] The Hollywood Reporter called it, "thrilling....gorgeous....a marvelously imaginative conceit that transforms documentary into the realm of art.
"[5] Variety called it, "a winning debut....elegantly lensed....The power of performing arts to restore hope to damaged young lives is marvelously captured.