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88

Released Feb 17, 2023

2h 1m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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When Financial Director Femi Jackson for One USA, a democratic super PAC to elect presidential candidate Harold Roundtree, discovers patterns in donations he enlists the help of investment blogger Ira Goldstein to dig deeper. Together they uncover a conspiracy and while new seasoned Deputy Executive Director Fred Fowlkes wants to act, head of One USA Agatha Frost is hesitant. Femi’s wife, Maria Jackson, strives to educate their son on the dangers he will face in modern American society as she fights racial and classist bias at work. Meanwhile talk show host Ron Holt drills Roundtree on campaign finance reform, Citizens United, and the collapse of City District Bank where Roundtree was CEO. Femi and Ira follow the campaign money trail back to its nefarious origins and race to uncover the truth before the presidential primaries.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Brandon Victor Dixon's quite good in this movie that's not very good.

Mar 3, 2023

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

Combined with the increasingly “Parallax View”-like plot machinations, the result is dramatically wonky — and eccentrically thought-provoking.

Feb 16, 2023

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

Overall, the approach proves too cluttered and diffused, especially if the goal — as it should be here — is to build real dramatic tension.

Feb 16, 2023

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Liam Lacey

Original Cin

An attempt at a old-fashioned conspiracy thriller about race and dark money in politics in America, 88 is numbingly artless, less a credible drama than a collection of characters lecturing each other.

Rated: D

Mar 23, 2023

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

With a sharply talented cast, this political thriller is made intriguing as offbeat characters rise above the over-serious plotting and a relentless barrage of enormously important issues.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 24, 2023

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Dixon’s compelling performance is overshadowed by a series of progressively far-fetched plot twists that compromise underlying messages about campaign finance loopholes and socioeconomic inequality.

Feb 17, 2023

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Jak B

I absolutely LOVE this movie! The pace of the movie is great. I never would have guessed who the "boogie man" was. It kept me glued to my seat. If you enjoy keeping up with politics and/or enjoy suspense I recommend watching this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/18/23

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Mr W

This movie is exceptional so far and I'm only halfway through it. I'm so glad that I ran across this movie and recommend everyone watch it. Many people may be biased but those that don't agree might just be the ones who don't want a change that involves systemic racism and most likely believe it's normal. I only wish that one day I have the opportunity to be involved with the making of a project of this magnitude.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/23

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R k

"88" is a captivating and thought-provoking film that had me questioning many aspects of its narrative. It was undeniably well-crafted and kept me intrigued throughout. The thought that the writer may have uncovered something significant, yet not widely discussed, left me pondering what else might be hidden. It's a gripping movie that gave me pause, particularly in relation to DeSantos in Florida. In summary, "88" was a great film, but its unsettling themes left a lasting impact.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/28/23

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Kimberly A

Makes you wonder!! 🤔🧐

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/05/23

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Maurice G

Great storyline, story telling. Amazing performances. Underrated piece of art.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/17/23

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Brian C

A thinking man's political thriller that evokes the paranoia of Arlington Road but allows the family life of the protagonist to support the film's themes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/06/23

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Synopsis

When Financial Director Femi Jackson for One USA, a democratic super PAC to elect presidential candidate Harold Roundtree, discovers patterns in donations he enlists the help of investment blogger Ira Goldstein to dig deeper. Together they uncover a conspiracy and while new seasoned Deputy Executive Director Fred Fowlkes wants to act, head of One USA Agatha Frost is hesitant. Femi’s wife, Maria Jackson, strives to educate their son on the dangers he will face in modern American society as she fights racial and classist bias at work. Meanwhile talk show host Ron Holt drills Roundtree on campaign finance reform, Citizens United, and the collapse of City District Bank where Roundtree was CEO. Femi and Ira follow the campaign money trail back to its nefarious origins and race to uncover the truth before the presidential primaries.

Director: Eromose
Producer: Hunter Arnold, Linda Rubin, Eromose, Brandon Victor Dixon, Warren Adams
Screenwriter: Eromose
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 17, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 24, 2023
Runtime: 2h 1m

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