-- The character of Sistah Spooky in Empowered is actually a really deft and fantastic exploration of black pathology. (4thletter.net)
-- The Village Voice «A poetic / fantastic exploration of a performer cut loose from performing» — Variety «A contemporary interpretation of Bergman's Persona. (factorytwentyfive.com)
Matthew Bate's latest documentary is a fantastic exploration of what it means to be human, filtered through a look at one of the first selfie celebrities. (fourthreefilm.com)