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Eva Victor’s Sorry, Baby Opens in Select Theaters to Critical Acclaim

Lauded for its blend of wry humor with a sensitive portrayal of trauma recovery, the film gears up for a nationwide debut on July 25.

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Overview

  • Eva Victor serves as writer, director and lead actor in the film, portraying a college professor navigating the aftermath of sexual assault.
  • Following its Sundance premiere, A24 acquired the film from Barry Jenkins’s production company Pastel for theatrical distribution.
  • The narrative unfolds through a series of episodic vignettes that underscore the nonlinear nature of healing after trauma.
  • Reviewers praise Victor’s use of dry, dark humor to explore serious themes without diminishing the story’s emotional weight.
  • After opening in select U.S. theaters on June 27, the film will reach a nationwide audience when it expands on July 25.