Color Book

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Color Book

R

2024

1h 38m

Drama

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Following his wife's recent passing, single father Lucky finds himself navigating the challenges of raising his son Mason, who has Down syndrome. Seeking solace, Lucky and Mason embark on a journey across Metro Atlanta to attend their first baseball game together. Throughout their day-long trip, they encounter Murphy's Law. From car breakdowns to missed trains, the duo faces a series of obstacles that test their relationship with each other. Despite the setbacks, they persevere, determined to reach the game. "Color Book" provides an intimate portrait of a father and son while exploring the experiences of raising a child with Down syndrome, highlighting the strength and resilience that emerge from their bond.

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Robert Daniels

New York Times

5d

Daniels, an actor skilled at delivering hushed poignancy, shares a sincere rapport with Catlett, who furthers the film’s organic tenor with weary eyes that plead for one’s time and grace. His and Daniels’s steady work makes "Color Book" deserving of both.

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Lisa Kennedy

Variety

01/24/2025

As with the best films that train their gaze on regular lives lived with quiet forbearance, not a lot and everything happens.

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John Serba

Decider

9h

Color Book is a powerful, affecting drama that paints a portrait of enduring fatherhood. You won’t easily forget it.

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

2d

85/100

A moving story about fathers and sons, grief, perseverance, and the complicated realities that come with raising a disabled child. Color Book is an emotional rollercoaster absolutely worth taking.

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Daniel Hart

Ready Steady Cut

3d

5/5

David Fortune’s Color Book is an intimate, breathtaking masterpiece. Anchored by phenomenal performances from William Catlett and Jeremiah Alexander Daniels, this soulful feature reminded me exactly why I love film.

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Rendy Jones

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3d

4.5/5

Its patient, affecting style beautifully mirrors the father-son relationship at its emotional core, making for an Atlantan odyssey that deserves a place alongside the greats in the father-son feature canon.

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Pamela D W

@RT74825761 23h

Color Book is one of those films that sneaks up on you in the best way. Written and directed by David Fortune, starring Williams Catlett and Jeremiah Daniels, the movie blends emotional weight with grounded, human storytelling. Catlett brings his usual quiet intensity, and Daniels delivers a surprisingly layered performance. The character, Meech, portrayed by Njema Williams, who gives the film its most memorable moment. Catlett and Williams' scene hits with a mix of heavy emotions, controlled power, and the right touch of humor. It shifts the tone of the film in a way that feels honest and earned. What really makes the moment special is how it allows men to be both sensitive and vulnerable without losing strength. The film itself is beautifully shot that takes you on an emotional journey. But it’s the performances overall that give Color Book its heartbeat. If this movie is a sign of what’s ahead for David Fortune, the cast and crew, we are in for something special.

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Jo S.

@jos10 1d

Very moving and well-acted.

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Synopsis

Following his wife's recent passing, single father Lucky finds himself navigating the challenges of raising his son Mason, who has Down syndrome. Seeking solace, Lucky and Mason embark on a journey across Metro Atlanta to attend their first baseball game together. Throughout their day-long trip, they encounter Murphy's Law. From car breakdowns to missed trains, the duo faces a series of obstacles that test their relationship with each other. Despite the setbacks, they persevere, determined to reach the game. "Color Book" provides an intimate portrait of a father and son while exploring the experiences of raising a child with Down syndrome, highlighting the strength and resilience that emerge from their bond.

Director: David Fortune
Producer: Autumn Bailey, Kiah Alexandria Clingman, Kristen Uno
Screenwriter: David Fortune
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Autumn Bailey Entertainment, KiahCan Productions
Rating: R (Some Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 19, 2026
Runtime: 1h 38m