Exhibiting Forgiveness

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In Theaters Fri Oct 18

1h 57m

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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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Critics Consensus

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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Titus Kaphar

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André Holland

Tarrell

John Earl Jelks

La'Ron

Andra Day

Aisha

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Joyce

Justin Hofstad

Tommy

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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

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Jourdain Searles

indieWire

As Tarrell, Holland gives a soulful performance, radiating pain and anguish.

Feb 5, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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Brett McCracken

The Gospel Coalition

A thoughtful reflection on the challenge of forgiveness and the complexities of familial reconciliation.

Sep 23, 2024

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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