2012
Not Rated
The Criterion Channel
1 h 35 m

2012
Not Rated
The Criterion Channel
1 h 35 m

Summary A thoughtful and evocative coming-of-age drama, THE WISE KIDS takes place in the transitional space between high school and college, when life seems to be all questions and no answers, and the future is scarily wide open. Set in and around a Charleston, SC Baptist church, weaving through this ensemble piece are three main characters - Br...

Drama

2012
Not Rated
The Criterion Channel
1 h 35 m

2012
Not Rated
The Criterion Channel
1 h 35 m

The Wise Kids

Name: The Wise Kids
Genre: Drama
Released: 2012-03-16
Duration: 1 min 35 s
Rating: 74
Cast: Molly Kunz, Eric Hulsebos, Tyler Ross, Frank Stennett, Stephen Cone

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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The New York Times

Mar 15, 2012

In its unassuming way, this tiny, low-budget film is a universal reflection on issues of personal identity and choice for which there are no easy answers.

By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW

Slant Magazine

Mar 15, 2012

Hovering over the narrative is the fear of the domino effect that change can enact, the dread that one person's "queerness" may perhaps expose everyone else's.

By Diego Semerene FULL REVIEW

Chicago Sun-Times

Mar 13, 2012

Honest, observant, and subtle.

By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW

Variety

Mar 13, 2012

An unusual example of what can be termed a "gay Christian" film, Cone's feature is among the best of a recent spate of dramas observing American Christian life.

By Robert Koehler FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

Mar 13, 2012

The Wise Kids suffers from a theater workshop-y tendency to rest too long on pauses and silences to convey dramatic heft. But the blunder is ultimately overshadowed by Cone's excellent young actors, particularly Torem, burrowing deeply into her character's zealotry and anguish about being left behind.

By Melissa Anderson FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Cone Arts

Release Date Mar 16, 2012

Duration 1 h 35 m

Rating Not Rated

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Tagline A Story Of Faith, Sexuality, Love And Friendship

Website http://www.thewisekids.com/

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Outflix Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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Molly Kunz

Brea

Eric Hulsebos

Ryan

Tyler Ross

Tim

Frank Stennett

Frank

Stephen Cone

Austin

Lee Armstrong

Harry

Sadieh Rifai

Elizabeth

Allison Torem

Laura

Cynthia Pulsifer

Cynthia

Braxton Williams

Braxton

Cliff Chamberlain

Dylan

Laurel Schroeder

Erin

Rodney Lee Rogers

Pastor Jim

Sullivan Hamilton

Haley

Jonathan Jones

Josh

Sharon Graci

Kathy

Matt DeCaro

Jerry

Jacob Leinbach

Brad

Sadie Rogers

Cheryl

Ann Whitney

Ms. Powell

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