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Before/During/After

  • 2020
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
468
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Susan Blackwell, John Ellison Conlee, Jeremy Davidson, Stephen Kunken, Richard Masur, John Pankow, Kristine Sutherland, Finnerty Steeves, and Jack Lewars in Before/During/After (2020)
This sharp-witted dramedy studies a middle-aged NYC theatre actress suddenly forced to figure out the kind of person she wants to portray in real life when her marriage comes to an end after she catches her husband cheating.
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This sharp-witted dramedy studies a middle-aged NYC theatre actress suddenly forced to figure out the kind of person she wants to portray in real life when her marriage comes to an end after... Read allThis sharp-witted dramedy studies a middle-aged NYC theatre actress suddenly forced to figure out the kind of person she wants to portray in real life when her marriage comes to an end after she catches her husband cheating.This sharp-witted dramedy studies a middle-aged NYC theatre actress suddenly forced to figure out the kind of person she wants to portray in real life when her marriage comes to an end after she catches her husband cheating.

  • Directors
    • Stephen Kunken
    • Jack Lewars
  • Writer
    • Finnerty Steeves
  • Stars
    • Finnerty Steeves
    • Jeff Talbott
    • John Pankow
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    468
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Stephen Kunken
      • Jack Lewars
    • Writer
      • Finnerty Steeves
    • Stars
      • Finnerty Steeves
      • Jeff Talbott
      • John Pankow
    • 47User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Finnerty Steeves
    Finnerty Steeves
    • Jennie
    Jeff Talbott
    • Stage Manager
    John Pankow
    John Pankow
    • Jim Lonergan
    Jeremy Davidson
    Jeremy Davidson
    • David
    Kristine Sutherland
    Kristine Sutherland
    • Pat Lonergan
    Susan Blackwell
    Susan Blackwell
    • Erin
    Miriam Shor
    Miriam Shor
    • Insecure Irene
    Meghan Rafferty
    Meghan Rafferty
    • Mae the Casting Director
    Miles G. Jackson
    Miles G. Jackson
    • Toby the Reader
    Kate Burton
    Kate Burton
    • Therapist #1
    Vivian Mar Mignone
    • Little Dancing Girl
    Alexis McGuiness
    • Little Dancing Girl's Mom
    J. Alphonse Nicholson
    J. Alphonse Nicholson
    • Prospect Park Drummer
    Kate Hampton
    Kate Hampton
    • Therapy Wife
    Brian Russell
    • Therapy Husband
    Richard Masur
    Richard Masur
    • Stan
    Artisha Mann Cooper
    Artisha Mann Cooper
    • Genetic Counselor
    • (voice)
    • (as Artisha Mann)
    Brenda Pressley
    Brenda Pressley
    • Nurse Lydia
    • Directors
      • Stephen Kunken
      • Jack Lewars
    • Writer
      • Finnerty Steeves
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    User reviews47

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    9swax-1

    Terrific little film!

    I didn't work on it and I really enjoyed it. Honest, touching and wonderful writing, performances & direction. Gets to the heart of relationships, ......,,,,..........
    8DarrenShulman

    THE SADDEST MOVIE I'VE ENJOYED IN A WHILE

    I'm a popcorn movie kind of guy, so the prospect of a movie about a middle-aged New York City theater actress having to deal with the end of her 15 year marriage didn't immediately scream 'must watch.' Spoiler alert: I was pleasantly surprised by this movie.

    In keeping with the title, before/during/after uses an interesting time structure. Rather than being told chronologically, scenes are intercut from various times in the relationship between Jennie (Finnerty Steeves) and David (Jeremy Davidson, who I remembered from short lived TV show Pan Am, but has also popped up on many shows you've probably seen). The script, written by Steeves, is the reason I liked this movie so much. Sometimes telling a story out of order can come off as gimmicky. Don't hate me, but I think Christopher Nolan overdoes it sometimes. In this case, the structure really pushes the narrative forward by clustering the scenes thematically. Perhaps because of the time shifting, the first few scenes were a bit confusing. However, it starts to make sense a few minutes in and everything ties together at the end.

    Another strong point about the script is that it feels genuine and relatable, which is surprising since it is about an actress in New York whose husband is some sort of boat transporter. I found myself gritting my teeth for much of this movie, because what Jennie was going through felt so realistic and uncomfortable. There were some less realistic parts which bordered on parody. The various therapists were a bit over the top and there was a scene with a paperwork specialist that was so ridiculously funny that it seemed out of place, but I laughed out loud, so I'll give it a pass. Small chuckles aside, this is a sad film that avoids many of the overused tropes you'd expect from this type of story. You really feel for Jennie as her relationship slowly disintegrates.

    Before/during/after is not the type of movie I gravitate to, but I'm glad I saw it. Steeves has written an excellent script, and in doing so, has crafted a role that she plays perfectly. The 'feel good movie of the year' this isn't, but it is an entertaining and thoughtful look at the death of a perfect marriage.
    8dvs8866-1

    Sweet, simple soul search

    Amazon suggested this for me based on what I've watched-thanks, Amazon. A surprise pick that as a divorced woman (recently remarried) enjoyed very much. Nothing fancy, simple but sweetly nuanced. Beautiful acting. I loved the supportive female relationships. I wish it had gotten a little deeper into the layers of emotions we go through during and after divorce, this film barely touched the surface, but can only delve into so much in the 83 minutes. Found myself crying as the film ended with a hopeful message I remembered feeling myself years ago. A nice and easy early Saturday morning film.
    6The-real-Lee-Harris

    As usual the ratings for films like this are a joke

    This was a pretty run of the mill film. I give it a 6 which means I am on the fence as to if it was worth watching... the 10 ratings here are complete and utter nonsense and obviously bogus. As the film well what is there to say some vaguely funny moments, not completely plausible characters (trying to hard to be wacky) and I found the lead to be a pain in the neck.
    8megan-petersen

    A true heartfelt indie drama

    I caught this lovely film twice on the festival circuit. It was one of those films that stayed with me long after I watched. You can feel the story comes from an authentic and honest place. The acting is spot on and it was great to see familiar actors throughout. I'm always looking for honest female driven stories and this is one that I highly recommend!

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      Michael Emerson appears uncredited as the theatre director Nigel.
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Sea Of Bees (as Julie Anna Baenziger)

      Performed by Sea Of Bees

      Licensing courtesy of Domino Publishing Company of America Inc.

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    • Release date
      • August 7, 2020 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • film's official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Navigating Love
    • Production companies
      • Indie City Films
      • Marsha's Daughter Productions
      • Cutters Studios
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