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A Thousand and One

2023, Drama, 1h 57m

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A tribute to parental devotion and a testament to Teyana Taylor's talent, A Thousand and One presents a heart-wrenching portrait of perseverance in the face of systemic inequity. Read critic reviews

A tough watch that might frustrate some with its ending, A Thousand and One is still well worth checking out for terrific performances and a thought-provoking perspective on poverty. Read audience reviews

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A Thousand and One: Movie Clip - How We Met

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A Thousand and One: Exclusive Movie Clip - Little Boy

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A THOUSAND AND ONE follows unapologetic and free-spirited Inez (Teyana Taylor), who kidnaps six-year-old Terry from the foster care system. Holding onto their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City.

Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Director: A.V. Rockwell
Producer: Eddie Vaisman, Julia Lebedev, Lena Waithe, Rishi Rajani, Brad Weston
Writer: A.V. Rockwell
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 31, 2023 wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 18, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.4M
Runtime: 1h 57m
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Sight Unseen Pictures, Makeready, Hillman Grad

Cast & Crew

Teyana Taylor

Inez de la Paz

Aaron Kingsley Adetola

Aaron Kingsley Adetola

Terry 6 Years Old

Aven Courtney

Terry 13 Years Old

Josiah Cross

Terry 17 Years Old

William Catlett

William Catlett

Lucky

Terri Abney

Kim Jones

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