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40 Acres

2024 1h 53m Drama Sci-Fi Mystery & Thriller List
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Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the first Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm against those hell-bent on taking their 40 ACRES.

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Chase Hutchinson TheWrap In Deadwyler’s eyes, we see many lifetimes of pain and struggle that have hardened into a shell Hailey rarely lets down. While “40 Acres” can be shaky in its dialogue and staging, it’s her performance that keeps it moving. Sep 27, 2024 Full Review Stephen Saito Variety Though R.T. Thorne’s dynamic siege thriller has some familiar moves, it is full of fresh ideas. Sep 16, 2024 Full Review Courtney Small That Shelf An entertaining edge of your seat thriller, 40 Acres is one the year’s must-see films. Sep 19, 2024 Full Review Kevin Bourne SHIFTER 40 Acres is a film we should be proud of. Not only is it a big step forward for Black Canadian cinema, but a big step forward for Canadian cinema period. Rated: 4/5 Sep 15, 2024 Full Review Jeanine T. Abraham VisAbleBlackwoman (Medium) 40 Acres is a clever, action-packed thriller worth every minute on screen. This fantastic film blends action, adventure, comedy, and suspense in a post-apocalyptic setting and centers a blended Black and Native family. Rated: 5/5 Sep 13, 2024 Full Review Ferdosa Abdi Screen Rant The film has some heartfelt moments and themes, and while dark and violent, it is, in the end, an uplifting story about family, legacy, and hope. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 12, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the first Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm against those hell-bent on taking their 40 ACRES.
Director
R.T. Thorne
Producer
Jennifer Holness
Screenwriter
Glenn GT Taylor, R.T. Thorne, R.T. Thorne, Glenn Taylor
Production Co
Telefilm Canada, Ontario Creates, Hungry Eyes Film & Television
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 53m