22 minutes that'll wreck your whole afternoon—in the best way.
In early 2000s Atlanta, Nook struggles to define a future for himself, aside from the world perpetuated by his mother's addiction.
Acting
Rutina Wesley's silences hit harder than most monologues.
Direction
Jones stretches 22 minutes into what feels like years.
Cinematography
Atlanta's red clay practically becomes a character.
Director
Christian Nolan Jones
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in the same Atlanta neighborhoods it depicts, using local non-actors for background roles.
The 4:3 aspect ratio was chosen to evoke early 2000s home video, trapping Nook in the frame.
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