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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. The film stars Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale, Jeremy Jordan and Eugene Lee.
- Kenny Leon, Kristin Bernstein, Christopher Demos-Brown
- Lisbeth Scott
- Simpson Street
Nov 1, 2019 · Kerry Washington stars as a mother who reunites with her estranged husband in a Florida police station to find their missing son. The film, based on a Broadway play, explores the themes of race, class, and discrimination in the criminal justice system.
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- Drama
- Kenny Leon
- 2019-11-01
Kerry Washington and Steven Pasquale star as an estranged interracial couple whose missing teenage son sparks a police investigation. Watch the trailer and learn more about this Emmy-nominated film that explores social issues and family dynamics.
- Kenny Leon
- 90 min
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Nov 1, 2019 · A film adaptation of a play about a black mother and her estranged son who face racism and police brutality in Miami. The film is a chamber version of Crash, with overstated acting and dialogue, and a cheap reversal at the end. Read the review by Glenn Kenny, a former film critic and journalist.
Sep 5, 2019 · Release date: Nov 01, 2019. Washington plays Kendra Ellis-Connor, a Florida mental-health professional who finds herself in this abandoned, dimly lit place around four in the morning because...
An estranged couple reunite in a Florida police station to help find their missing teenage son. Frantic with worry, Kendra Ellis-Connor ( Kerry Washington) paces the waiting area of a Miami police station.