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Sam Now

Documentary

2022, Movie, 1h 27min

Sam Harkness was fourteen years old when his mother, Jois, abruptly disappeared. Tracking cryptic clues of her whereabouts years later, Sam and his half brother—director Reed Harkness, who has been making short films with Sam since childhood—head out on a West Coast road trip to try to find her. But solving the mystery of Jois’s disappearance is only the beginning. What unfolds is a remarkable emotional journey that gradually reveals the ripple effects of trauma across generations of the Harkness family. Stitching together twenty-five years of home movies and filling the gaps in the archive with play, SAM NOW is a vibrant mosaic of love, longing, and loss, as well as a deeply empathetic attempt at healing.

Country: United States

Director:

Reed Harkness

Reviews

Critic Matt Zoller Seitz

rated

...a gentle, empathetic movie that will be unbearably intense for viewers who fear abandonment, but that might prove to be healing, or at least enlightening, if they can stick with it to the end.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

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In "Sam Now," a powerful documentary, a young man embarks on a quest to find his missing mother, only to uncover a lifetime of secrets and emotional scars. Through a collage of home videos, Super 8 films, and modern-day HD footage, the film tells a gripping family story that explores the impact of absence and denial on mental health, relationships, and personal growth. As Sam navigates his complex journey, he grapples with commitment issues, familial bonds, and ultimately, forgiveness. Get ready for an emotional roller coaster ride that will leave you reflecting on the complexities of family dynamics and the human experience.

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