It’s difficult to not get personal aboutRachael Abigail Holder’sLove, Brooklyn.
I spent most of my 20s living in Greenpoint, watching Williamsburgs hipsterisms spill into Little Poland.
Holder’s wayward romantic indie chases meaning through quiet reflections that navigate hardship somewhat cleanly.
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While it’s a delightful representation of Brooklyn’s playground, scenes flow through motions like a wandering observer.
What Is ‘Love, Brooklyn’ About?
Andre Hollandstars as Roger, a journalist struggling to finish an assignment on Brooklyn’s post-COVID overhaul.
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Frankly, no one inLove, Brooklyndoes.
There’s a calmness about his freedom but also a carelessness as he resists transformation.
Kate Beecrofts debut about family found and chosen in the Badlands proves shes a director to watch.
Her direction is sensitive, as characters discuss touchy topics that complicate the definitionless union between three passionate souls.
Yet, Roger’s revelations and deterioration are short-lived.
Love, Brooklynhad its premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
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Three lifelong friends in Brooklyn navigate the complexities of love, loss, and career ambitions amid the city’s rapidly changing landscape. Directed by Rachael Abigail Holder, the film features André Holland, Nicole Beharie, and DeWanda Wise, with Steven Soderbergh as executive producer.
