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7.2
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Cast & Crew

Jennifer Fox
Director
Jennifer Fox
Writer
Ellen Burstyn
As Nettie
John Heard
As William P. Allens
Laura Dern
As Jennifer
Common
As Martin
Jason Ritter
As Bill
Frances Conroy
As Jane Graham

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The Tale is a powerful and thought-provoking drama that explores the complexities of memory, trauma, and the human experience. The film follows Jennifer, a successful documentary filmmaker and professor, who is forced to re-examine her first sexual relationship and the stories she tells herself in order to survive. When her mother discovers an essay Jennifer wrote at 13 about a "relationship" with an older man, Jennifer is forced to confront the truth about her past and the trauma she experienced. As she delves deeper into her memories, Jennifer begins to question everything she thought she knew about her past and herself. The film features a remarkable performance by Laura Dern, who brings depth and nuance to the role of Jennifer. With its themes of memory, trauma, and healing, The Tale is a movie that will leave audiences both moved and inspired.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Tale include Killers of the Flower Moon, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Speak No Evil, Inheritance, Nanny Cam, Suburbicon.

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The Tale was released for streaming on May 26, 2018.