A Thousand and One

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A Thousand and One

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Released Mar 31, 2023

1h 57m

Drama

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A THOUSAND AND ONE follows unapologetic and free-spirited Inez (Teyana Taylor), who kidnaps six-year-old Terry from the foster care system. Holding onto their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City.

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Critics Consensus

A tribute to parental devotion and a testament to Teyana Taylor's talent, A Thousand and One presents a heart-wrenching portrait of perseverance in the face of systemic inequity.

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A tough watch that might frustrate some with its ending, A Thousand and One is still well worth checking out for terrific performances and a thought-provoking perspective on poverty.

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Ryan Gilbey

New Statesman

The director maps the contours of a destabilised existence. It is one thing to put us in Terry and Inez’s shoes, quite another to make us feel, as Rockwell does, the ground shifting unpredictably beneath them.

May 1, 2023

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Amon Warmann

Empire Magazine

Come for Taylor’s breakout performance, stay for a tender, confidently told story of Black motherhood and sacrifice. Rockwell is one to watch.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 27, 2023

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

The directorial debut from AV Rockwell is rather special.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 23, 2023

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Daniel Allen

Loud and Clear Reviews

There is something delicately novelistic in the way A Thousand and One tackles its themes of family and gentrification, helped by a range of nuanced performances (especially from Teyana Taylor).

Rated: 4/5

Jul 25, 2024

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Shanelle Genai

The Root

"And while strides may have been made to put more space between their fucked up beginning and the bright future ahead for Terry—the truth that’s been stewing and haunting their home built on lies is bound to bubble over to the surface."

Jun 19, 2024

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Jeffrey Overstreet

Looking Closer

Every performance in the film feels just right, making this film's time-jumping narrative seem authentic at every turn. And the main event ... is the performance of Teyana Taylor as Inez.

Rated: B

Jun 6, 2024

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Onyi U

The best film of the year, hands-down

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/30/23

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Sukhan

I enjoyed the convincing performance of Teyana Taylor and all of the actors who played her son.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/28/23

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Mack

beautifully executed story with a twist.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/18/23

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Desirée

It bored me in the beginning

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/18/23

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Dee

great acting by Teyana. great ending suspense

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/23

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Cecily D

Teyana Taylor gives a spectacular heart gripping performance as a mom trying to do the best she can for her son. It surprise at the end made my mouth drop.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/23

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A.V. Rockwell

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Teyana Taylor

Inez de la Paz

Aaron Kingsley Adetola

Terry 6 Years Old

Aven Courtney

Terry 13 Years Old

Josiah Cross

Terry 17 Years Old

William Catlett

Lucky

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Synopsis

A THOUSAND AND ONE follows unapologetic and free-spirited Inez (Teyana Taylor), who kidnaps six-year-old Terry from the foster care system. Holding onto their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City.

Director: A.V. Rockwell
Producer: Eddie Vaisman, Julia Lebedev, Lena Waithe, Rishi Rajani, Brad Weston
Screenwriter: A.V. Rockwell
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Universal Films, Sight Unseen Pictures, Makeready, Hillman Grad
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 31, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 18, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.4M
Runtime: 1h 57m

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