Content warning: attempted suicide
Noni (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) has been primed for stardom her entire life but on the cusp of her big break finds the emptiness of her life overwhelming. A cop named Kaz (Nate Parker) stops her from killing herself and tries to help her figure out what she truly wants while facing his own pressures as an aspiring politician.
This isn't a bad film by any means. It does feel a little safe, like I've seen this story too many times, but I've watched literally thousands of movies. This could 100% be someone's favorite and that would be totally valid. The songs are good, the acting is good, especially the two leads, both up-and-coming stars in their own right, and there are great supporting turns by Minnie Driver and Danny Glover. It's streaming on Kanopy and worth the watch.
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