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2024 • Movie • Drama • Directed by Jonathan Rowan

The Knowing

Synopsis

Washington, D.C., 1993. Dying of AIDS, Peter is visited by his ex-lover Adam and best friend Cherie, a Black lesbian naval officer. Their talk in the hospital cafeteria uncovers a devastating secret and a choice neither can undo.

Details

GenreDrama
Release Date2024-02-11
Runtime25 min
Main Audio LanguageEnglish (United States)
CountriesUS
Production CompanyShoga Films
Keywords
LGBTQIA+, Black Cinema, Aids, Melodramatic, Period Piece, Based on True Stories, Profound, 1990s
Ratings
US-TV: TV-14
Advisory
Language
Festivals
  • San Francisco Independent Film Festival, 2024
  • The Micheaux Film Festival
  • FactoryFest
  • Newark LGBTQ Film Festival
  • Louisville's International Festival of Film, 2024
  • Bill Johnson Black Film Festival
  • Baltimore International Black Film Festival
  • Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Cast

Jack Perryas Adam
Me'Lisa Sellersas Cherie
Deon Jones Jr.as Peter Antin
Austen Parrosas Nurse Wilson
Kenneth Gregory Jacksonas Frank Antin

Crew

Jonathan Rowandirector
Robert Philipsonproducer, writer
Eric Michael Kochmerproducer
Marc Smolowitzproducer
Ozie Cargilecomposer

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