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| Directed by | Jordan Walker-Pearlman |
| Produced by | Jordan Walker-Pearlman |
| Screenplay by | Jordan Walker-Pearlman |
| Based on | The Visit by Kosmond Russell |
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| Cinematography | John L. Demps Jr. |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Visit is a 2000 American film written and directed by Jordan Walker-Pearlman, based on a play by Kosmond Russell.[1]
Premise
Alex Waters (Hill Harper), a young man dying of AIDS, is serving 25 years in prison for a rape he says he didn't commit. Alex, his family and his girlfriend try to come to an emotional resolution.[2]
Cast
- Obba Babatundé as Tony Waters
- Rae Dawn Chong as Felicia
- Marla Gibbs as Lois Waters
- Hill Harper as Alex
- Phylicia Rashad as Dr. Coles
- Billy Dee Williams as Henry
Reception
Critical response
On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 72% based on 32 reviews, with an average rating of 6.34/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "An earnest drama, The Visit gains much emotional power through its fine performances."[3] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 60 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[4]
Awards
- 2000: Independent Spirit Awards: 4 Nom., including Best First Feature [5]
- 2000: National Board of Review: Freedom of Expression Award
- 2000: Chicago Film Festival: Nominated for Best Feature
References
- ^ Scott, A. O. (December 15, 2000). "FILM REVIEW; Overcoming Bitterness On the Way to Redemption". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ^ "The Visit (2000) - Movie". Moviefone. Born in Cleveland LLC. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "The Visit (2000)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ "The Visit (2000) Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ Scott, A. O. (December 15, 2000). "The Visit (2000)". FilmAffinity. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
External links
- The Visit at IMDb
- The Visit at Rotten Tomatoes