Waves

The epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family — led by a well-intentioned but domineering father — as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.

Hamptons International Film Festival: Screenwriting award winner!
Key West Film Festival: Audience Award winner!
New York Film Critics: Breakthrough Performance award winner (Kelvin Harrison Jr.)!

10/10! “The film’s an absolute masterwork: intimately epic, powerfully acted, visually and aurally gorgeous… It will reaffirm your belief in the power of film. Mere words cannot do justice to the gift Shults has bestowed on us.” (Film Threat)

4/4 Stars! “beautiful and pensive drama…filled with perfect little moments, all designed to immerse us in the world of these lovely people…fresh and bold and immensely effective” (Chicago Sun-Times)

5 Stars! “boldly original and hard-hitting family drama…fueled by the sensitive performances of both Russell and Brown (though, everyone is good in this movie).” (San Francisco Chronicle)