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Night Catches Us poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.8 / 100
2010·Drama / Romance·1h 30m

NIGHT CATCHES US

“United by revolution, divided by the past”

After growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus returns to his home in Philadelphia in 1976 and reconnects with Pat, the widow of a Panther leader. Marcus befriends Pat's young daughter and attempts to conquer his demons. Interfering with Marcus's good intentions are the neighborhood's continuing racial and social conflicts, as well as old enemies and friends -- both with scores to settle.

Above the Line
Tanya Hamilton·DirectorTanya Hamilton·WriterDavid Tumblety·Director of PhotographyJames Poyser·Original Music ComposerAffonso Gonçalves·Editor
Cast
Anthony Mackie·Marcus WashingtonKerry Washington·Patricia WilsonWendell Pierce·David GordonJamie Hector·'DoRight' MillerKevin C. Walls·Police OfficerTariq Trotter·Bostic WashingtonAmari Cheatom·Jimmy DixonNakia Dillard·T.TRon Simons·Carey FordThomas Roy·Old Man Harrison
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 1
Tanya Hamilton·Director
Writing· 1
Tanya Hamilton·Writer
Camera· 1
David Tumblety·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Affonso Gonçalves·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
James Poyser·Original Music ComposerEric Milano·Supervising Sound Editor
Art & Design· 4
Michael Ahern·Art DirectionMaren Reese·Costume DesignBeth Mickle·Production DesignDaniel R. Kersting·Set Decoration
Production· 6
Jason Orans·ProducerRon Simons·ProducerSean Costello·ProducerLois J. Drabkin·CastingAdam Spielberg·Co-ProducerTanya Hamilton·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 1
Roy Farfel·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
68.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
81%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Powerful, Serious
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a large, dark-skinned fist raised vertically against a textured red background. Within the silhouette of the arm and hand, two faces are vis”

dramasocial commentary
Key Elements
Raised Fist
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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