Below is a scannable guide highlighting the key themes, critical reception, and notable behind-the-scenes facts that make this film a standout piece of modern American independent cinema. 💡 Core Themes
Mensah won the Best New Narrative Director prize at the Tribeca Festival. The film also earned two Independent Spirit Award nominations. 🔍 Fascinating Facts
The film was shot in 2014, and the money required to finish its post-production was raised entirely via a Kickstarter campaign in 2015.
Captures the friction experienced by first-generation children navigating highly specific family traditions and Ivy League environments.
Critics frequently praised Mensah's incredible feat of acting, writing, and directing.
Tracks Sarah’s journey from detached avoidance to profound self-awareness as she embraces her inherited community.