Tribeca Film Festival, Hot Docs Film Festival, Philadelphia Film Festival, San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, Kitzbuhel Film festival, Hot Springs Film Festival

“First We Bombed New Mexico is an urgent & timely expose of of governments shocking failure to recompense or even acjnowledge the victims of the Trinity a-BOMB. Lipman’s powrful documentary is revelatory call to action” David Ansen-Film Critic & Director. Palm Springs Film Festival

In all, First We Bombed New Mexico is an exceptional piece of documentary filmmaking that tells an important story. The title is perfect — in effect, the U.S. bombed its people in secret. If an individual or corporation did this, it would be a crime, but because the government did it, it is not. Film Threat

Viewers are compassionately and undauntingly guided through this horrendous result of “winning at any cost” by New Mexican Tina Cordova, herself a survivor but also a political activist of the highest order. JWR

‘First We Bombed New Mexico’ Spotlights Injustices Against Victims of the First Bomb Test
it is an intriguing documentary that looks into the families’ struggles and the fight for legislature that will aid them. Highbrow

First We Bombed New Mexico uncovers the human faces impacted by the early nuclear arms race, revealing undertones of injustice and inherent racism. Voice Magazine

‘First We Bombed New Mexico’ tracks tempestuous, unrecognized journey of downwinders
With “Oppenheimer” reintroducing the Manhattan Project into the cultural zeitgeist, “First We Bombed New Mexico” is a must-watch — an aching journey into the unrecognized fallout that haunts the American Southwest. DC

In ‘First We Bombed New Mexico,’ talk is cheap
Through the story of the Trinity downwinders, Lipman paints a picture of systematic institutional neglect, filled with politicians who put on a good face, but either can’t – or won’t – get the country to recognize what it’s done.  Overly Honest Reviews

Lipman’s fine film shines a light on this tragic injustice and as it makes the rounds of film festivals and into release, attempts to light a fire under those still resisting efforts for recognition and justice. Roger Moore Movie Nation

“First We Bombed New Mexico” is compelling and is truly a great example of man's resilience against lies and hypocrisy. Arab News

David versus Goliath story, a thoroughly moving film. Austin Chronicle

Lipmans fine film shines a light tragic injustice, as it makes the rounds of film festivals and into release, it attempst to light a fire under those still resisting efforts for recognition and justice.

Academic, scientific and political commentary throughout the film, along with historic footage, bolster the personal stories, to create and irrefutable and excoriating chronology of environmental injustice. Julia Goldberg, Santa Fe Reporter.

Lois Lipman’s documenatry First We Bombed New Mexico will likely do one thing, it will break your heart. And the injustice the film depicts will ls a probably enrage you. Santa Fe New Mexican.

Lipman paints a picture os systemic institutional negelect, filled with politicians who put on good face, but either can’t or won’t get the country to to recognize what’s it’s done” Rough Draft Atlanta

With Oppenheimer reintroducing the Manahattan Project into the cultural zeitgeist. First We Bombed New Mexico is a must watch an aching journey into the unrecognized fallout that haunts the American Southwest. The Daily Californian

The Film, directed by Lois Lipman alleges a governmnt cover up of monumental proportions bigger than Watergate, bigger than arms for Iran, bigger than government experiments on people of color ICT

Winner: Best Documentary Feature, Austin Film Festival

Winner: Santa Fe Film Festival/Audience Award

Winner: Santa Fe film Festival Best New Mexico Documentary Feature

Winner: Best of Fest, Palm Springs Film Festival

Winner: Las Cruces Film Festival, Best Feature Length Documentary

Winner: Doc Utah Activism in Film Award

Winner: Cine Paris Best Feature Documentary

Winner: Cine Paris Best Director

Winner: Best Documentary Feature Gig Harbor Film Festival

Winner: Worldwide Women’s Film Festival

Best Environmental Film

Best Documentary

Audience Award

Best Director

Winner: Best Documentary WHAM International film festival

Sundance Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival, Cleveland Film Festival, Kitzbuhel Film festival, Hot Springs Film Festival

Winner: Critics Choice, Most Compelling living subject of a Documentary 2018

Nominee Critics Choice Documentary Award-Best Music Documentary 2018

The big treat is seeing Jett herself talk and watching her still-strong bond with producer and best friend Kenny Laguna: two leather-clad old mates, constantly bickering but inseparable The Guardian UK

Bad Reputation convincingly makes the case for Jett's importance as a music icon even if the seemingly ageless 60-year-old remains an enigma in a PVC catsuit. Metro Newspaper (UK)

Bad Reputation offers a convincing argument for Joan Jett's canonisation as a feminist rock and roll icon. The Scotsman

Jett is so free, she doesn't feel the need to speak to her private life. In her own way, that's as rock 'n' roll as it gets. Time Out

This is a hugely entertaining film, recounting her life with humour and texture. Shadows on the Wall

[If] there was any dirt swept under the rug, that's where it's staying as the film is a celebration of her career, not a tabloid hack job. Digital Journal

The film corrals an impressive roster of interviewees to shine a deserving spotlight on its subject, her independent spirit, and her enduring music. Cinemalogue

The film about her is less of a deep dive into what makes someone tick, but it's told with a sense of energy and enthusiasm that makes it all easily entertaining and captivating just the same. The Gate

A kind of sleeper triumph.-Vogue

Bad Reputation roars through Jett's 60 years like one of her songs, snarling and unsubtle. Globe and Mail

From Jett's groundbreaking recordings with the Runaways to how she defied a narrow-minded media establishment, "Bad Reputation" is a case study in how a musician stays relevant. Los Angeles Times

This terrific film, with its archival footage, marquee interviews and context from the subject herself is a rock and roll must-see and a persuasive reminder of Jett's status in the canon. Original Cin

The movie chronicles music industry tales of glory and failure. These are dishy, but more interesting is Ms. Jett's rock 'n' roll heart. The stories of how she mentored younger bands are moving. New York Times

A short and sweet doc on the renegade female rock icon, with a treasure-trove of old footage and interviews. Newsday

Through interviews and archival footage, Bad Reputation shows how Joan Jett opened the doors for women to have a career in rock music.Solzy at the Movie

Bad Reputation makes clear that - even in an age when rock music is growing increasingly unfashionable - Jett is utterly sincere about the idealism and bravado of her biggest hit, "I Love Rock 'n' Roll." Nashville Scene

It's a warm film MetroActive

No one-not even Cesar Award-winning actress Kristen Stewart-is better at being Joan Jett than Joan Jett. The Stranger

Bad Reputation reminds us that people with a knack for keeping their cool during trying times aren't apathetic. Sometimes, they're exactly what we - and our headphones - need. Autostraddle

My issues with the film are minor, it's certainly a good film that will entertain hardcore fans and those unfamiliar with Jett's music. Joan Jett truly is a remarkable human being. Film Threat

Johannesburg/Durban/Cape Town/Los Angeles Pan African Film festival

Winner: Best Director, Documentary South African Oscar