Tahara

U.S., 77m, DCP

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Screened June 10–23, 2022

In this acerbic teen comedy, a funeral becomes a battleground between best friends Carrie Lowstein (Madeline Grey DeFreece) and Hannah Rosen (Rachel Sennott, breakout star of Shiva Baby). When their former Hebrew school classmate commits suicide, the two girls attend her funeral as well as the “Teen Talk-back” session hosted by their synagogue, designed to be an opportunity for them to understand grief through Judaism. Hannah, more interested in impressing her crush Tristan (Daniel Taveras), convinces Carrie to practice kissing with her, unlocking feelings that turn Carrie’s world upside down. Emotions heightened, the scene develops into a biting depiction of unrequited crushes, toxic friendships, and wavering faith. A Film Movement release

Official Selection: Slamdance Film Festival, Nashville Film Festival, NewFest

A film by Olivia Peace

A canny, compact portrait of teenage insensitivity, all the more riveting for its biting dialogue and funny performances.”

—Teo Bugbee, The New York Times [Critic's Pick]