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Debut Film 'Sorry, Baby' Opens in Select Theaters After Sundance Win

Critics have lauded the A24 release for its sensitive handling of sexual assault through a non-linear, chapter-based narrative.

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Overview

  • Eva Victor wrote, directed and stars in the drama as Agnes, a literature professor confronting the aftermath of sexual assault by her thesis advisor.
  • The film premiered at Sundance, where Victor won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, and was subsequently acquired by A24 for theatrical distribution.
  • Structured in five titled chapters spanning five years of Agnes’s life, the story balances moments of dark humor with poignant explorations of trauma and healing.
  • Performances by Naomi Ackie as Agnes’s devoted friend and Lucas Hedges as a caring neighbor have been praised for their authenticity and emotional depth.
  • Following its limited release on June 27 in key markets, 'Sorry, Baby' goes wide on July 18 and is scheduled to screen at the Cannes and Edinburgh film festivals.