Desperate for a breakthrough as she nears the big 4-0, struggling New York City playwright Radha finds inspiration by reinventing herself as a rapper.
Acting
Radha Blank carries every frame with chaotic brilliance
Writing
Dialogue so sharp it draws blood — then bandages it
Direction
Shot on 35mm black-and-white like she had something to prove
Director
Radha Blank
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Radha Blank won the Sundance Directing Award and became the second Black woman ever to do so — then the pandemic buried the release.
The '40-Year-Old Version' title deliberately twists the male midlife crisis comedy — she's not chasing youth, she's chasing purpose.
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“Think about me doing hiphop.” “Doing what to it?” 😂
@jwl00066 56
Man, this movie was dope! Excellent! Completely on point... straight art on screen ... as a poet, who grew up on hip hop... this hit home for me... thank you Radha. Love you for telling this story Queen 👑❤️
@genesisthepoet815 67
The last part... ' yes wtf'
@jinyang6416 157
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