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The Light of the Moon
The movie tells the story of Bonnie, a successful New York architect whose world is irrevocably changed when a stranger rapes her in an alley. She receives loving and unwavering support from her boyfriend while trying to cope with the devastating effects of the attack.
25 February 1970, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
15 February 1956, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
27 January 1970, California, USA
19 November 1982, Georgia, USA
1 March 1978, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
November 27, 2017
What the director wants us to understand, what the film dramatizes with a complexity that will likely feel personal, is that there isn't only one way to respond to rape.
November 08, 2017
It's simple but effective and an assured debut by a first-time director.
November 08, 2017
The Light of the Moon is a tremendous film that will stick with you long after watching and may be one of the most important films that you watch this year.
December 05, 2017
The Light of the Moon is an admirable film about a challenging topic. Thompson tackles the subject of rape directly and honestly and doesn't shy away from its inflicted wounds.
November 09, 2017
... the film takes an intimate, brutal, but captivating look at the impact that sexual assault can have on a human being.
October 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.
December 04, 2017
With a story about surviving sexual assault, The Light of the Moon may perhaps be one of the most timeliest films of the year.
November 16, 2017
A clear-eyed film that's clinical in its specifics.
October 31, 2017
This is a micro-budget movie, cobbled together from the corners that it's cut and riddled with rookie mistakes, but none of that will likely matter to the people who need it most.
October 26, 2017
The frank ways in which Thompson and Beatriz channel Bonnie make it clear that there's a lot of respect for this complex character navigating life-altering trauma.
November 01, 2017
A nuanced and sensitive exploration of the many ways rape affects a person's life, even as she tries like hell to get back to normal.
November 06, 2017
The movie is about choices, alternatives, and how one woman regains control and balance through patience, trust and courage.
