#1. Stories We Tell (2012)

Roadside Attractions

– Director: Sarah Polley

– Metascore: 91

– IMDb user rating: 7.5

– Runtime: 108 minutes

Actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley explores her family history, uncovering truths and secrets, in “Stories We Tell.” The stories her family members share are similar, but the details vary depending on which member is relaying the story. At the heart of Polley’s film is her mother, who died in 1990 and who remains a mystery in many ways.