SummarySaturday Church tells the story of 14-year-old Ulysses, a shy and effeminate boy, who finds himself coping with new responsibilities as “man of the house” after the death of his father. Living alongside his mother, younger brother, and conservative aunt, Ulysses is also struggling with questions about his gender identity. He finds an escape by cr... Read More
Directed By:Damon Cardasis
Written By:Damon Cardasis
Saturday Church
Metascore
Generally Favorable
72
User score
Generally Favorable
6.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
72
75% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
17% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Jan 18, 2018
90
With Saturday Church, Cardasis has crafted a beautiful story about young, queer people of color championing one another and finding themselves.
Jan 12, 2018
80
Sensitively written and directed by Damon Cardasis, the movie is punctuated by an affecting string of musical numbers (Cardasis co-wrote the film's song lyrics with composer Nathan Larson) that deepen and enliven this lovely, vital tale.
Jan 11, 2018
80
Blending sensitive drama with musical fantasy and a heart worn unapologetically on its sleeve, Saturday Church is a modest charmer that plays almost like a narrative response to last year's feature documentary Kiki, about the New York voguing scene.
Jan 15, 2018
75
Under the generous debut direction of Damon Cardasis, there’s enough heart and raw truth here to uplift the moments that falter.
Jan 12, 2018
75
A sweet film with a purity of purpose and intent, elevating it above other films portraying similar struggles.
Jan 13, 2018
58
Most admirable in Saturday Church is the palpable level of conviction that the cast and filmmakers give to this story of a queer, marginalized youth. Despite a script that seems to service didacticism over genuinely achieved dramatic moments, you can feel Cardasis’ compassion for his characters and the joy the actors bring to their roles.
Jan 10, 2018
38
Writer-director Damon Cardasis follows a rather didactic approach to his 14-year-old's protagonist's plight in Saturday Church.
User score
Generally Favorable
6.9
71% Positive
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
14% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
14% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Apr 5, 2018
7
Although I wasn't a true believer or fan of the musical style the film addresses, I understand to perfection that that is its narrative approach and it wasn't bad.
And also I cannot assure either if the film poses in a 100% correct way its subject on gender identity, but it felt solid.
Production Company:
- Spring Pictures
- Round Films
Release Date:Jan 12, 2018
Duration:1 h 22 m
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Awards
Tribeca Film Festival
• 3 Nominations
Kaleidoscope LGBT Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Long Beach QFilm Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
