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  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 22 m
  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 22 m

Summary Saturday Church tells the story of 14-year-old Ulysses, a shy and effeminate boy, who finds himself coping with new responsibilities as “man of the house” after the death of his father. Living alongside his mother, younger brother, and conservative aunt, Ulysses is also struggling with questions about his gender identity. He finds an esc...

  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 22 m
  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 22 m

Saturday Church

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews
72
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings
6.8
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Summary Saturday Church tells the story of 14-year-old Ulysses, a shy and effeminate boy, who finds himself coping with new responsibilities as “man of the house” after the death of his father. Living alongside his mother, younger brother, and conservative aunt, Ulysses is also struggling with questions about his gender identity. He finds an esc...

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews
72
75% Positive
9 Reviews
17% Mixed
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8% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews
72
75% Positive
9 Reviews
17% Mixed
2 Reviews
8% Negative
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90
Jan 18, 2018
With Saturday Church, Cardasis has crafted a beautiful story about young, queer people of color championing one another and finding themselves.
By Tatiana Craine FULL REVIEW
80
Jan 12, 2018
Sensitively written and directed by Damon Cardasis, the movie is punctuated by an affecting string of musical numbers (Cardasis co-wrote the film's song lyrics with composer Nathan Larson) that deepen and enliven this lovely, vital tale.
By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW
80
Jan 11, 2018
Blending sensitive drama with musical fantasy and a heart worn unapologetically on its sleeve, Saturday Church is a modest charmer that plays almost like a narrative response to last year's feature documentary Kiki, about the New York voguing scene.
By David Rooney FULL REVIEW
75
Jan 15, 2018
Under the generous debut direction of Damon Cardasis, there’s enough heart and raw truth here to uplift the moments that falter.
By Sara Stewart FULL REVIEW
75
Jan 12, 2018
A sweet film with a purity of purpose and intent, elevating it above other films portraying similar struggles.
By Sheila O'Malley FULL REVIEW
58
Jan 13, 2018
Most admirable in Saturday Church is the palpable level of conviction that the cast and filmmakers give to this story of a queer, marginalized youth. Despite a script that seems to service didacticism over genuinely achieved dramatic moments, you can feel Cardasis’ compassion for his characters and the joy the actors bring to their roles.
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38
Jan 10, 2018
Writer-director Damon Cardasis follows a rather didactic approach to his 14-year-old's protagonist's plight in Saturday Church.
By Diego Semerene FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings
6.8
67% Positive
4 Ratings
17% Mixed
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17% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings
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67% Positive
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17% Mixed
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17% Negative
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Production Company Spring Pictures, Round Films
Release Date Jan 12, 2018
Duration 1 h 22 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website http://saturday-church.com/
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Awards

Tribeca Film Festival
• 3 Nominations
Kaleidoscope LGBT Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Long Beach QFilm Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

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