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The Listener

2024, Movie, 1h 36min

Beth is a helpline volunteer – part of the small army that gets on the phone every night across America, fielding calls from all kinds of people feeling lonely, broken, hopeless. Over the last year the tide has become a tsunami. As Beth goes through her shift, the stakes rise: is this the night she will lose someone? Save someone? Eventually, Beth’s own story comes to light, revealing why she does it. All along we remain with her: listening, comforting, connecting – patching the world back together, one stitch at a time.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...an intriguing, if undeveloped performance piece, elevated by Thompson’s class.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Matt Zoller Seitz

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This is the kind of film that needs to be listened to, with one's eyes as well as one's ears.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

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In "The Listener," a dedicated helpline volunteer named Beth answers calls from people struggling with loneliness, despair, and suicidal thoughts. As she navigates her shift, the stakes become higher, and Beth's own story is revealed, shedding light on her motivations for helping others. The film takes place in real-time, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats, wondering if Beth will be able to save a life or lose one. With a talented cast, including Tessa Thompson, Logan Marshall-Green, and Margaret Cho, this powerful drama highlights the importance of human connection and the impact it can have on people's lives.

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You can stream The Listener on: Apple TV Rakuten TV Rakuten TV⎥Free