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“Paisley Sutton’s “The Popes” stood out for its sophisticated layering of documentary and experimental storytelling. The concept of blood memory combined with archival imagery and intergenerational dialogue creates a deeply personal yet universally resonant celebration of Black heritage, and the jury was genuinely moved by the vision.”

—Ion Cinema article about Paisley Sutton receiving the 2026 Rathaus Film Grant for her upcoming documentary project.
"There's a style to it that's so genuine and so real. You're following her through her thoughts and what she wants to say and then, when she's done, what she should have said."

—Detroit Free Press article about “Descendants” screening at the 2019 Detroit Shetown Film Festival. Read the article for free here.
"There are definitely parallels with the movie and what's going on today with police brutality. I think that is really interesting to compare the two times. It's really unsettling."

—Detroit Free Press article featuring a quote from Paisley Sutton at the premiere for Kathryn Bigelow’s film “Detroit” in 2017. Read the article for free here.

"There's a style to it that's so genuine and so real. You're following her through her thoughts and what she wants to say and then, when she's done, what she should have said."