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Waves
Winner! Best Breakthrough Actor (Taylor Russell) – 2019 Gotham Awards
Final Week!
Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, Waves traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family—led by a well-intentioned but domineering father—as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. From acclaimed director Trey Edward Shults, Waves is a heartrending story about the universal capacity for compassion and growth even in the darkest of times.
USA, 2019, 135 minutes, Rated R. Directed by Trey Edward Shults
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“WAVES will tear your heart out. Further evidence that Shults, at 30, is one of the most versatile and gifted filmmakers working today.”
– Sheri Linden, HOLLYWOOD REPORTER -
“A phenomenal storytelling feat and one of the best movies of 2019…a highly creative and deeply moving exploration of the complexity of finding forgiveness.”
– Perri Nemiroff, COLLIDER -
“A spectacular testament to the talents of the writer-director Trey Edward Shults… a deep, at times overwhelming sensory experience.
– Manohla Dargis, THE NEW YORK TIMES -
“Bends and surprises, radiates and engulfs. Movies of this caliber come along seldom to never.”
– Peter Debruge, VARIETY -
“WAVES takes us on a real journey, leaving us breathless but also marveling at the end.”
– Peter Howell, TORONTO STAR -
“The most stunning movie experience of the year.”
– Sean Fennessey, THE RINGER