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- ↑ "FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW; A Tragedy in the Family, A Voyeur in the Family". The New York Times. April 9, 1998.
- ↑ "A Conversation with Julia Loktev Director of Moment of Impact". Indiewire. May 10, 1999.
- ↑ "Prison Themes Win Top Awards At Sundance". Chicago Tribune. January 26, 1998.
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