The Light of the Moon

Name: The Light of the Moon
Genre: Drama
Released: November 1, 2017
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 76
Cast: Cara Loften, Catherine Curtin, Christian Barber, Cindy Cheung, Conrad Ricamora

2017

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Imagination Worldwide | Release Date: November 1, 2017 | Not Rated

Starring: Cara Loften, Catherine Curtin, Christian Barber, Cindy Cheung, Conrad Ricamora, Craig Walker, Heather Simms, Jessica M. Thompson, Michael Stahl-David, Olga Merediz, Stephanie Beatriz, Susan Heyward

Summary: Bonnie (Stephanie Beatriz), a young and successful Latina architect, is sexually assaulted while walking home from an evening out with friends in Brooklyn. At first, she attempts to keep the assault a secret from her long-term boyfriend Matt, but the truth quickly emerges. Bonnie emphatically denies the impact of what has just happened toBonnie (Stephanie Beatriz), a young and successful Latina architect, is sexually assaulted while walking home from an evening out with friends in Brooklyn. At first, she attempts to keep the assault a secret from her long-term boyfriend Matt, but the truth quickly emerges. Bonnie emphatically denies the impact of what has just happened to her. She fights to regain normalcy and control of her life, but returning to her old life is more complicated than expected. Her attempt to recapture the intimacy she previously had with Matt falters and cracks begin to surface in their relationship. Another attack in the neighborhood only drives Bonnie further into denial, before an encounter with an at-risk woman causes her to face the truth and confront her own self-blame.… Expand

Director: Jessica M. Thompson

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 90 min

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IndieWire David Ehrlich

Oct 31, 2017

The Light of the Moon is a lucid, clinical, and wholly necessary drama about life after rape, and the while the film is far more watchable than it might sound (thanks in large part to Stephanie Beatriz’s rich and involving lead performance), viewers should know what’s in store for them. Read full review

Teo Bugbee

Oct 31, 2017

As a resource for those looking to understand the process of recovery, it’s hard to imagine a more comprehensive or sympathetic look at the challenge of surviving. Read full review

Andrew Barker

Oct 26, 2017

[ Jessica M. Thompson’s ] simply-structured film is harrowingly effective in its streamlined, low-frills way: sensitive without ever being sanctimonious, brutally frank without ever lapsing into exploitation. Read full review

Sheri Linden

Nov 16, 2017

The film's concerns are profoundly therapeutic, but it nimbly avoids every therapy-drama cliché. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Sheila O'Malley

Nov 2, 2017

A nuanced and sensitive exploration of the many ways rape affects a person's life. Read full review

Rex Reed

Nov 7, 2017

It’s not for the squeamish, but required viewing for anyone with a conscience and the need for justice. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Oct 31, 2017

It’s not a great film, but Beatriz grows in stature as Bonnie searches for firmer footing. She and Stahl create a relationship that feels lived-in and fragile. Read full review

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Jul 12, 2022

Honest. Nuanced. Layered. Complex. Stephanie Beatriz is sensational. This film stays with you long after viewing

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