The Visit (2000 film)
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The Visit is a 2000 American film written and directed by Jordan Walker-Pearlman, based on a play by Kosmond Russell.[1]
Premise
Alex Waters (Hill Harper), a young man dying of AIDS, is serving 25 years in prison for a rape he says he didn't commit. Alex, his family and his girlfriend try to come to an emotional resolution.[2]
Cast
- Obba Babatundé as Tony Waters
- Rae Dawn Chong as Felicia
- Marla Gibbs as Lois Waters
- Hill Harper as Alex Waters
- Phylicia Rashad as Dr. Coles
- Billy Dee Williams as Henry
Reception
Critical response
On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 72% based on 32 reviews, with an average rating of 6.34/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "An earnest drama, The Visit gains much emotional power through its fine performances."[3] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 60 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[4]
Awards
- 2000: Independent Spirit Awards: 4 Nom., including Best First Feature [5]
- 2000: National Board of Review: Freedom of Expression Award
- 2000: Chicago Film Festival: Nominated for Best Feature
References
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