Directed by:
Ethan BergerScreenplay:
Ethan BergerCinematography:
Stefan WeinbergerComposer:
Daniel RossenCast:
Alex Wolff, Bo Mitchell, Halle Bailey, Austin Abrams, Nicholas Basile, Graham Patrick Martin, Will Ropp, Angus Cloud, Lewis Pullman, Mason Roberts, Drew Pipkin, John Malkovich, Cheri Oteri (more)Plots(1)
Ethan Berger’s feature narrative debut is an engrossing contemplation of blind adherence to tradition through the lens of a fictional college fraternity. Tom (Alex Wolff), a passionate ‘brother’ of this fraternity, is charmed by the promises of high social status and alumni connections that open doors. But as a classmate outside of his social circle named Annabelle (Halle Bailey) enters his life, his devotion begins to falter. Once the scheduled hazing of new fraternity members comes to a disturbing head, Tom is faced with the decision of a lifetime. In this unique dive into traditions ingrained in American culture, Berger opens up a conversation that can be applied to any example of absolute loyalty to an institution. Wolff offers a gut-wrenching performance of a young man questioning every belief that had once comprised his being. He is joined by John Malkovich and Denise Richards as the corrupt, wealthy parents of his power-hungry roommate — an earlier generation perpetuating these same traditions. (Tribeca Film Festival)
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