The phrase "gritty authenticity" refers to something that is raw, real, and honest. It implies a genuine and unfiltered representation of a person, situation, or experience, often showing the harsh or difficult aspects of it. Full definition
By digging beneath the headlines, it's an intimate yet uplifting character study that conveys gritty authenticity rather than settling for sentimentality or cheap catharsis. (cinemalogue.com)
Shooting in actual locations wherever possible, and availing themselves of the featherweight handheld cameras that enabled the development of the Direct Cinema movement, Friedkin and cinematographer Owen Roizman put the grit into «gritty authenticity.» (slantmagazine.com)
Released: April 13 Cast: Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau, Cat Clifford Director: Chloé Zhao (Songs That My Brothers Taught Me) Why it's great: The gritty authenticity of The Rider, which casts real - life horse wrangler Brady Jandreau as an injured rodeo star trying to find his second act, is perfectly balanced by a yearning poetic quality that never feels cloying or manipulative. (thrillist.com)