Saturday Church

Name: Saturday Church
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Musical
Released: January 12, 2018
Duration: 82 min
Rating: 72
Cast: Evander Duck Jr., Indya Moore, Jaylin Fletcher, José Báez, Luka Kain

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Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date: January 12, 2018 | Not Rated

Starring: Evander Duck Jr., Indya Moore, Jaylin Fletcher, José Báez, Luka Kain, Margot Bingham, Marquis Rodriguez, Mj Rodriguez, Peter Y. Kim, Regina Taylor, Stephen Conrad Moore

Summary: Saturday Church tells the story of 14-year-old Ulysses, a shy and effeminate boy, who finds himself coping with new responsibilities as “man of the house” after the death of his father. Living alongside his mother, younger brother, and conservative aunt, Ulysses is also struggling with questions about his gender identity. He finds an escapeSaturday Church tells the story of 14-year-old Ulysses, a shy and effeminate boy, who finds himself coping with new responsibilities as “man of the house” after the death of his father. Living alongside his mother, younger brother, and conservative aunt, Ulysses is also struggling with questions about his gender identity. He finds an escape by creating a world of fantasy filled with dance and music. Ulysses’ journey takes a turn for the better when he encounters a vibrant transgender community, who take him to “Saturday Church,” a program for LGBTQ youth. Ulysses manages to keep his two worlds apart; appeasing his aunt and discovering his passion for the NYC ball scene, and voguing, until his double life is revealed. Ulysses must find the courage to be who he truly is, all while risking losing those he cares about most.… Expand

Director: Damon Cardasis

Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy, Musical

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 82 min

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Tatiana Craine

Jan 18, 2018

With Saturday Church, Cardasis has crafted a beautiful story about young, queer people of color championing one another and finding themselves. Read full review

Jacob Oller

Jan 11, 2018

Half musical and half drama, it finds balance in poetic stillness and exuberant motion. Read full review

Gary Goldstein

Jan 12, 2018

Sensitively written and directed by Damon Cardasis, the movie is punctuated by an affecting string of musical numbers (Cardasis co-wrote the film's song lyrics with composer Nathan Larson) that deepen and enliven this lovely, vital tale. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Sheila O'Malley

Jan 12, 2018

A sweet film with a purity of purpose and intent, elevating it above other films portraying similar struggles. Read full review

Sara Stewart

Jan 15, 2018

Under the generous debut direction of Damon Cardasis, there’s enough heart and raw truth here to uplift the moments that falter. Read full review

The Playlist Lena Wilson

Jan 13, 2018

As a film, Saturday Church could so much more, and its disheartening shyness keeps it from achieving greatness. A few choir boys short of a hallelujah, Saturday Church feels more like a subdued sermon. Read full review

Diego Semerene

Jan 10, 2018

Writer-director Damon Cardasis follows a rather didactic approach to his 14-year-old's protagonist's plight in Saturday Church. Read full review

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JLuis_001

Apr 5, 2018

Although I wasn't a true believer or fan of the musical style the film addresses, I understand to perfection that that is its narrative approach and it wasn't bad.
And also I cannot assure either if the film poses in a 100% correct way its subject on gender identity, but it felt solid.

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