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Nov 4, 2018 · Left to right: Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale and Eugene Lee in American Son.Photo: Peter Cunningham. It feels almost irresponsible to pan a play as well-intentioned and laser-focused on timely and vital subject matter as American Son, the new melodrama starring Scandal star Kerry Washington and Steven Pasquale as parents of a biracial young man who goes missing one night, landing them at a ...
It is, effectively, a 90-minute argument about race, racial identity, and police brutality. But American Son chooses pure melodrama over thoughtful, informed debate, so it consistently undermines any real impact it could have.
- Kenny Leon
- Marty Brown
- Kerry Washington, Jeremy Jordan
American Son is an American drama film directed by Kenny Leon and written by Christopher Demos-Brown, based on his Broadway play of the same name. [2][3] The film stars Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale, Jeremy Jordan and Eugene Lee. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2019, and was released on Netflix on ...
- Transcending Claustrophobia with Strong Performances
- Social Criticism Without Beating Around The Bush
- All About The Thespians
The entirety of American Son essentially takes place within the confines of a police station waiting area, which presumably reflects how the original Broadway play was presented as well. As a narrative device, the claustrophobic setting does help create a strong sense of pocketed tension. There’s a lot of hate and cynicism in the air, and having al...
The film also takes a stand against renewed racism on the Black community in modern America. Being the product of a biracial couple living in a supposedly affluent neighbourhood, the social adversities faced by Jamal are complex and multi-faceted. As the story unfolds, there’s a lot to unravel, and American Son doesn’t waste any time in tackling th...
While much can be said of the film’s interesting use of cinematic space and intricate social commentary, the most striking thing about American Son is its strong performances. In particular, the commanding tour de force performance of Kerry Washington – who is literally in every single scene of the film – creates a viewing experience that is beyond...
- Wilson Kwong
Nov 1, 2019 · 4 min read. The opening title of “American Son” deems it a “Netflix Television Event” rather than a movie. Replicating the cast of the Broadway production of the play of the same name, written by Christopher Demos-Brown, the action is set in the lobby of a Miami police station on a night when it’s raining cats and dogs.
May 28, 2020 · Kendra Ellis-Connor, an African American mother is desperate for answers from the local police department regarding her 18-year-old son Jamal. She gets the runaround from a white cop, Officer Larkin, who tells her that all he knows is that her son was detained in a traffic incident. Kendra goes to get a drink of water just as her husband Scott ...
Sep 5, 2019 · THR review: Christopher Demos-Brown's play 'American Son' is brought to the screen by director Kenny Leon and his Broadway cast, led by Kerry Washington.
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