Night Catches Us

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Night Catches Us

R,

2010,

1h 30m,

Drama

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79%

56 Reviews

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66%

1,000+ Ratings

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79%

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56 Reviews

66%

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1,000+ Ratings

When ex-Black Panther Marcus (Anthony Mackie) returns to Philadelphia for the funeral of his father, he knows it's not going to be an easy visit. Many of his old radical friends, including "DoRight" Miller (Jamie Hector), still believe that Marcus was responsible for the death of a Panther leader right before he took off. While trying to convince everyone he's not a snitch, Marcus rekindles his relationship with Patricia (Kerry Washington), the widow of the slain leader.

Critics Consensus

A bold, original debut, Night Catches Us personalizes a tumultuous period in American history thanks to strong performances from Anthony Mackie and Kerry Washington.

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Michael Sragow

The New Yorker

Oct 9, 2017

The result is a personal work of art rather than a docudrama, and it was a stirring début for Hamilton ...

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Sep 9, 2017

A

Night Catches Us shouldn't be confused for something as blanket as "that black panther movie" or even a political movie, but more like a story about what it really takes to move on when you're so stuck on here.

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

Nov 8, 2016

2/4

For those people who are looking for a revealing glimpse into that social/political/cultural movement, this poorly conceived ode to the Panthers is not illuminating.

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

Feb 13, 2024

David Tumblety’s languid cinematography brings the film beautifully to life, with moments rendered almost like the still photography of the era.

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David Harris

Spectrum Culture

Oct 29, 2019

2.9/5

Although Night Catches Us feels scattershot, Hamilton peppers the movie with some indelible moments.

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Sean Burns

Philadelphia Weekly

May 3, 2015

The script undercuts the measured performances with blunt, melodramatic proclamations.

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Hermione S

Dec 1, 2010

Tanya Hamilton's directorial debut is a slow-moving but earnest drama, with fine acting from the cast.

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Tanya Hamilton

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Anthony Mackie

Marcus

Kerry Washington

Patricia

Jamie Hector

"DoRight" Miller

Wendell Pierce

David Gordon

Jamara Griffin

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Synopsis

When ex-Black Panther Marcus (Anthony Mackie) returns to Philadelphia for the funeral of his father, he knows it's not going to be an easy visit. Many of his old radical friends, including "DoRight" Miller (Jamie Hector), still believe that Marcus was responsible for the death of a Panther leader right before he took off. While trying to convince everyone he's not a snitch, Marcus rekindles his relationship with Patricia (Kerry Washington), the widow of the slain leader.

Director: Tanya Hamilton
Producer: Ron Simons, Sean Costello, Jason Orans
Screenwriter: Tanya Hamilton
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Gigantic Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Violence|Some Sexuality)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 3, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 2, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $75.8K
Runtime: 1h 30m

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