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In 1976, after years of mysterious absence, Marcus (Anthony Mackie, “The Hurt Locker”) returns to the Philadelphia neighborhood where he came of age in the midst of the Black Power movement. While his arrival raises suspicion among his family and former neighbors, he finds acceptance from his old friend Patricia (Kerry Washington, “Ray,” “Lift”) and her daughter. However, Marcus quickly finds himself at odds with the organization he once embraced, whose members suspect he orchestrated the slaying of their former comrade-in-arms. In a startling sequence of events, Marcus must protect a secret that could shatter everyone's beliefs as he rediscovers his forbidden passion for Patricia.
 
Written & Directed by
TANYA HAMILTON - testing 123...
Produced by
RON SIMONS
Producer
SEAN COSTELLO
Producer
JASON ORANS
Co-Producer
KATIE MUSTARD
ADAM SPIELBERG
Co-Producer
TANYA HAMILTON
Casting by
LOIS DRABKIN
Music Supervisor
DAVE GOLDEN
Music Composed and Performed by
THE ROOTS
Costume Designer
MAREN REESE
Edited by
AFFONSO GONCALVES
JOHN CHIMPLES
Production Designer
BETH MICKLE
Cinematographer
DAVID TUMBLETY
Marcus Washington ANTHONY MACKIE
Iris Wilson JAMARA GRIFFIN
Sadiq Afif COLIN DIXON
Francis Southerland SHANGO RICH
Eloise Johnson NOVELLA NELSON
Patricia Wilson KERRY WASHINGTON
Carey Ford RON SIMONS
Bostic Washington TARIQ TROTTER
Auntie Lorraine DAMALI MASON
Auntie Cecile JANN ELLIS
Old Man Harrison THOMAS ROY
Jimmy Dixon AMARI CHEATOM
Frank Cherry BILL ZIELINSKI
Partner CHRISTOPHER KADISH
Dwayne “DoRight” Miller JAMIE HECTOR
T.T. NAKIA DILLARD
David Gordon WENDELL PIERCE
Young Detective MATT RUSSELL
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“MESMERIZING. Mackie and Washington couldn’t be better. Tanya Hamilton”s first feature is something to cherish. REMEMBER HER NAME. SHE’S A GENUINE FIND.” – Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
“A STRIKING FILM. The rare American-independent film to go beyond the private dramas of its protagonists, imagining them as players in broader historical moments. Anthony Mackie is mesmerizing.” – Melissa Anderson, Village Voice
“Director Hamilton tells a complex story with admirable clarity and nuance, power as well as insight. Anthony Mackie is one of the most consistently interesting and surprising movie actors around.” – A.O. Scott, NY Times
“A REMARKABLE FEATURE DEBUT with smoldering performances from Anthony Mackie and Kerry Washington.” – Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer
“Strong feature debut of Tanya Hamilton.”
— MANOHLA DARGIS, NEW YORK TIMES
“Rich and satisfyingly multi-character drama about the intersection of the personal and the political."
— MIAMI HERALD
“Showcases wonderful performances by stars Anthony Mackie and Kerry Washington.”
— KENNETH TURAN, LA TIMES
“KERRY WASHINGTON HAS NEVER BEEN BETTER.” – NEW YORK
“A refreshingly brainy, honorable attempt to address a complex chapter of African-American pride.” – Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out New York
“EXCEPTIONAL. A powerful saga.” – Jeffrey Lyons, Hampton Sheet
“RIVETING! Kerry Washington is astounding and Anthony Mackie delivers a powerful performance.” – Chris Kompanek, Flavorwire
“Night Catches Us is exactly what independent filmmaking should be.” – Clay Cane, BET.com
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