Eva Victor’s ‘Sorry, Baby’ Earns Acclaim in U.S. Debut Ahead of Nationwide Rollout
The debut feature tracks a professor’s nonlinear journey through trauma with black humor and emotional depth.
Overview
- “Sorry, Baby” marks Eva Victor’s first feature as writer, director and lead actor, drawing on personal insight to shape its story.
- After winning the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at Sundance, the film was acquired by A24 and produced by Barry Jenkins’s Pastel Productions for worldwide distribution.
- The movie opened in select U.S. theaters on July 4 with an R rating and received a 3.5-star review for its precise blend of wit and pathos.
- Its five-chapter structure interweaves past and present to mirror the lingering impact of a college sexual assault and the challenges of seeking institutional accountability.
- A24 plans to expand the release nationwide in mid-July as audiences and critics respond to its nuanced portrayal of recovery and resilience.