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Waves, A24 presents ; a BRON Studios and JW Films production ; co-producers, Harrison Kreiss, Justin R. Chan ; executive producer, Jacob Jaffke ; produced by Trey Edward Shults ; produced by Kevin Turen ; produced by James Wilson ; written & directed by Trey Edward Shults

eng

videorecording

MPAA rating: R; for language throughout, drug and alcohol use, some sexual content and brief violence--all involving teens

Waves

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A24 presents ; a BRON Studios and JW Films production ; co-producers, Harrison Kreiss, Justin R. Chan ; executive producer, Jacob Jaffke ; produced by Trey Edward Shults ; produced by Kevin Turen ; produced by James Wilson ; written & directed by Trey Edward Shults

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Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, this film traces 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. A heartrending story about the universal capacity for compassion and growth even in the darkest of times"Tyler is a high school wrestler on the verge of a full college scholarship under tremendous pressure from his domineering father ... When Tyler is pushed to the brink, his actions threaten to tear his close-knit family apart, deeply affecting his younger sister, who is navigating her own path of growing up and falling in love."--, Container

Special features: Audio commentary with writer/director Trey Edward Shults and actor Kelvin Harrison, Jr. -- Creating "Waves" : the truth in it all -- Q & A with director and cast -- Deleted scenes

adult

live action