Does creative acumen and success in one field directly lead to success in another? With the new trailer for Titus Kaphar’s film “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” it does seem like it. While Kaphar’s experience in film is unheard of, he is a force to be reckoned with in the art world, with his pieces on display at reputed galleries, including MoMA and Seattle Art Museum. Titus Kaphar is an artist, and his latest production is an artwork in its own right.
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Exhibiting Forgiveness premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, and its reception was overwhelmingly positive, with an approval rating of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film follows the story of a Black artist who is unexpectedly visited by his estranged father, a recovering addict who is desperate to reconcile (read our review).
The film stars André Holland in the leading role, whose critically acclaimed performance in “Moonlight” leaves the audience with high expectations. In supporting roles, Andra Day, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and John Earl Jelks also star.
The official synopsis is as follows:
Tarrell (Holland) is an admired American painter who lives with his wife, singer Aisha (Day), and their young son, Jermaine. Tarrell’s artwork excavates beauty from the anguish of his youth, keeping past wounds at bay. His path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, La’Ron (Jelks), a conscience-stricken man desperate to reconcile. Tarrell’s mother, Joyce (Ellis-Taylor) a pious woman with a profound and joyful spirituality, hopes that Tarrell can open his heart to forgiveness, giving them all another chance at being a family. Tarrell and La’Ron learn that forgetting might be a greater challenge than forgiving in this raw and deeply moving film.
The film is set to release on October 18. Until then, find the latest trailer below.