EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS

About the Film

Drama | 117 MIN | US

In 2024, Titus Kaphar made his directorial debut with the film EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS, featuring André Holland as Tarrell Rodin, a painter grappling with childhood trauma and the return of his estranged father. Written and directed by Kaphar and inspired by his own life experiences, the movie builds on the 2023 Exhibiting Forgiveness gallery presentation at Gagosian Beverly Hills, where a series of deeply personal paintings depicting figures, portraits, neighborhood houses, and personal artifacts were presented. These works precede the film and draw from Kaphar’s personal, emotional, and psychological well. By blending traditional oil painting techniques with unconventional mediums, Kaphar provokes conversations about family, community, and memory.

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Director

Titus Kaphar

Featuring

André Holland

WINNER - AAFCA Award, Best Original Song

African-American Film Critics Association

WINNER - Grand Jury Prize, New Directors Competition

Nashville Film Festival

WINNER - Directors to Watch

Palm Springs International Film Festival

  • 2024 Sundance Film Festival
  • 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival
  • 2024 Nashville Film Festival

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