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Exhibiting Forgiveness

R In Theaters Fri Oct 18 1h 57m Drama TRAILER for List
95% Tomatometer 44 Reviews Popcornmeter 0 Verified Ratings
Tarrell (André Holland) is an admired American painter who lives with his wife, singer Aisha (Andra Day), and their young son, Jermaine. Tarrell's artwork excavates beauty from the anguish of his youth, keeping past wounds at bay. His path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, La'Ron (John Earl Jelks), a conscience-stricken man desperate to reconcile. Tarrell's mother, Joyce (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) a pious woman with a profound and joyful spirituality, hopes that Tarrell can open his heart to forgiveness, giving them all another chance at being a family. Tarrell and La'Ron learn that forgetting might be a greater challenge than forgiving in this raw and deeply moving film.
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Exhibiting Forgiveness

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André Holland lays himself bare in a characteristically wonderful performance in this vivid portrait of a family coming to terms with the past.

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Namrata Joshi The New Indian Express Tarrell's non-judgmental approach embraces shades of grey rather than seeing things in black and white. He doesn't vilify anyone, nor does he try and mine heroism in suffering. Apr 2, 2024 Full Review Jourdain Searles indieWire As Tarrell, Holland gives a soulful performance, radiating pain and anguish. Feb 5, 2024 Full Review Tomris Laffly Harper's Bazaar Art comes to the rescue, as Exhibiting Forgiveness lends its healing hand on everyone, on and off the screen. Feb 5, 2024 Full Review Laura Clifford Reeling Reviews Kaphar's semi-autobiographical feature directorial debut may be identifiable as the work of a first time filmmaker with its overly earnest tone and unnecessary exposition, but he's assembled a fine cast supported by his own arresting artwork. Rated: B Oct 14, 2024 Full Review Alise Chaffins Loud and Clear Reviews Exhibiting Forgiveness is a film that deserves your attention all the way to the end. It refuses to offer easy answers but, like the gold leaf and tar portrait of La’Ron, explores the beauty and pain of what it is to offer forgiveness. Rated: 4/5 Oct 14, 2024 Full Review Brett McCracken The Gospel Coalition A thoughtful reflection on the challenge of forgiveness and the complexities of familial reconciliation. Sep 23, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tarrell (André Holland) is an admired American painter who lives with his wife, singer Aisha (Andra Day), and their young son, Jermaine. Tarrell's artwork excavates beauty from the anguish of his youth, keeping past wounds at bay. His path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, La'Ron (John Earl Jelks), a conscience-stricken man desperate to reconcile. Tarrell's mother, Joyce (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) a pious woman with a profound and joyful spirituality, hopes that Tarrell can open his heart to forgiveness, giving them all another chance at being a family. Tarrell and La'Ron learn that forgetting might be a greater challenge than forgiving in this raw and deeply moving film.
Director
Titus Kaphar
Producer
Stephanie Allain, Derek Cianfrance, Jamie Patricof, Sean Cotton, Titus Kaphar
Screenwriter
Titus Kaphar
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
Production Co
Exhibiting Forgiveness, Homegrown Pictures, Hunting Lane Films, Shade Pictures
Rating
R (Brief Drug Material|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 18, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 57m