Press

Takes an unorthodox approach to biography...in a spirit of inventiveness that honors its subject.
Sheri Linden. Mar 11, 2023

A bold, brave work, This World Is Not My Own is a shining example of how the merging of many facets of non-fiction filmmaking can be integrated to elevate a story.
Jason Gorber. May 5, 2023

I spoke to Ringbom about the creative decisions that lead to such a compelling live action, stop motion animated art film experience.
Steven Heller. Jun 21, 2023

A New Documentary on Nellie Mae Rowe Explores the Life and Times of the Self-Taught Artist Who Made Art Against All Odds
Sarah Cascone. March 8, 2023

Rowe escaped destitution through art in 20th century Atlanta in this busy but intriguing story of an unsung artist who made beauty from the mundane.
Phil Hoad. May 20, 2024

A unique and expansive work of unexpected connections…
Brent Simon. Mar 13, 2023

Orange is the New Black Star Gives Voice to Eccentric Artist.
(Review In Swedish)
Helena Lindblad. Oct 5, 2023

Uzo Aduba Provides Voice Of Artist Nellie Mae Rowe In Remarkable Documentary Featuring 3D Animation.
Matthew Carey. Mar 10, 2023

Extraordinary Journey Deep Into the Heart of an American Folk Artist Close to Perfection.
David McDonald. Mar 22, 2023

Today, when newcomers to America are often regarded as suspect, Petter Ringbom and Marquise Stillwell of Opendox, the film’s production company, seek to highlight Moholy-Nagy‘s contributions as an immigrant. He never gained the recognition of Bauhaus leaders like Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, but Moholy-Nagy kept alive “the idea of unifying different disciplines,” said Mr. Ringbom, also the film’s cinematographer.
Jane Margolies. Oct 1, 2019

Debbie Millman talks to Petter Ringbom about his years at the creative agency Flat, and how he moved away from graphic design into filmmaking.
Debbie Millman. Oct 21, 2014

Introducing outsiders to a creative scene seemingly far more vibrant than most of us realized, Petter Ringbom’s Shield and Spear finds post-Apartheid South Africa brimming with art, music and activism despite widespread disappointment with those leading its government.
John DeFore. Oct 23, 2014

A hip Brooklyn crowd trekked to the Walter Reade Theater for the premiere of director Petter Ringbom’s “Shield and Spear” — a documentary about politically active artists in South Africa.
Page Six Team. Aug 8, 2014

Why has it taken so long for someone to make a movie about musician John Forté? His life story certainly has the requisite sweep…
Stephen Heyman. Apr 20, 2012

Karl Haendel and Petter Ringbom: ‘Questions for My Father’. One of the genuine sleepers among Chelsea’s sleepy fall shows…
Roberta Smith. Oct 27, 2011