- 2023
- 1 h 27 m
SummarySam Harkness and his half-brother Reed go on a road trip to find their missing mom. But solving the mystery of her disappearance is only the beginning of their story.
Directed By:Reed Harkness
Written By:Reed Harkness, Heather Hawksford, Darren Lund, Jonathan Raymond, Jason Reid
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Dec 1, 2023
100
Twenty-five years in the making, this warmhearted, generous film is a quiet masterpiece — the very specific story of one family, but one in which many of us can find our own.
Apr 27, 2023
100
Sam Now is remarkable not only for its powerful subject matter and the restrained, intelligent way it examines its key players, but for how it simultaneously reaches the audience and everyone involved in the story.
Apr 27, 2023
90
Reed’s initial overeager stylings fall back to reveal a mature reckoning with love, hurt, independence, and hard-won wisdom.
Jun 6, 2023
80
This quietly powerful film is a way for Harkness to reopen some of his family’s wounds, but always with the understanding that the more he pokes and digs, the longer it may take to heal.
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May 8, 2023
10
This is a family drama, enacted over a quarter of a century of filming. There are layers. There is generational trauma. There are heartbreaking scenes. I don't think it is a spoiler to say that there is no wrapped-in-a-bow resolution, no 'ending' that is season-2-ready. Life, which this shows in abundance, really isn't like that. It should also be said that, as a film, in all the technical aspects, it is outstanding.
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Production Company:
- 2R Productions
- Centripetal Films
- HA/HA
- ITVS International
- Lucid Visual Media
- Roped In Productions
Release Date:Apr 7, 2023
Duration:1 h 27 m
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Awards
Bend Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Savannah Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Zurich Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
