Critical Reception
According to meta-critic review site Rotten Tomatoes, Under Our Skin is certified "fresh". As of January, 2010, the film has received 23 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews for a fresh score of 82%.
On November 18, 2009, the Academy Awards announced Under Our Skin as one of 15 finalists in the Documentary Feature category. The film was selected as a finalist from 89 qualifying documentaries. The film did not go on to receive an Oscar nomination.
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