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Movie poster: Night Catches Us (2010)
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Night Catches Us

2010 · 90 min Drama Romance
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

After growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus returns to his home in Philadelphia in 1976 and reconnects with Pat, the widow of a Panther leader. Marcus befriends Pat's young daughter and attempts to conquer his demons. Interfering with Marcus's good intentions are the neighborhood's continuing racial and social conflicts, as well as old enemies and friends -- both with scores to settle.

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Year 2010
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Tanya Hamilton
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (25 votes)

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The film constructs an intimate character study against a backdrop of historical upheaval, relying on quiet glances and loaded silences rather than grand speeches. It explores the heavy, everyday aftermath of struggle in the lives of ordinary people.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of melancholic reflection on the personal cost of faded ideals and the shadows cast by the past. A poignant, unsentimental look at what happens when the shouting stops. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Tanya Hamilton

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On a quiet evening, with focused attention, letting the 70s ambiance and soulful soundtrack wash over you.

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