Film by ‘genius grant’ winner dives into the emotional journeys of Black fathers and sons

Subject

Exhibiting Forgiveness; Black Fathers; Titus Kaphar; MacArthur Fellow

Description

Figuring out how to heal from intergenerational trauma is at the center of “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” a new semi-autobiographical film by acclaimed artist Titus Kaphar, starring actor André Holland. 

Tarrell is a successful artist modeled after Kaphar who, despite having a loving wife, Aisha (played by Oscar nominee Andra Day), and doting son, Jermaine (Daniel Michael Barriere), still suffers from the childhood trauma he endured through his drug-addicted father, La’Ron. Tarrell falls into an emotional tailspin after his mother, Joyce (Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor), whom he adores, urges him to speak with and forgive La’Ron.

“It was clear to me, it was a super personal story, which is always a good sign,” Holland told NBC News about first reading the script.

Creator

By Ronda Racha Penrice

Source

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/exhibiting-forgiveness-titus-kaphar-rcna176596

Publisher

NBC News.com

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