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Critic Kate Erbland
rated 8

...it’s Furhman, steadily building Alex from the inside out, even as she’s crumbling around her, that adds the most tension and intensity to the film, offering a fully realized performance...

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Cast & Crew

Lauren Hadaway
Director
Kate Drummond
As Coach Edwards
Jonathan Cherry
As Coach Pete
Amy Forsyth
As Jamie
Jeni Ross
As Winona
Al Bernstein
As Dean

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The Novice is a movie that tells the story of a college freshman named Alex Dall who joins her university's rowing team in pursuit of becoming part of the top varsity boat. Obsessed with achieving this goal, Alex pushes herself to her limits and beyond, both physically and mentally. As she navigates her way through training and competition, she must confront her own demons as well as the harsh realities of the sport. Despite setbacks and failures along the way, Alex remains resolute in her determination to succeed. Will she ultimately achieve her goal, or will the relentless pursuit of victory come at too high a cost?

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The Novice was released for streaming on December 17, 2021.