A Thousand and One - Reviews

Teyana Taylor shines in motherhood drama.

...A heartfelt snapshot of a life that reflects the experiences of so many real people, this is an impressive debut for Rockwell and Taylor – what comes next for both will be worth your attention.

...brims with authenticity and the electrifying emotional intensity of the best melodramas.

Tying it together is a phenomenal score by Gary Gunn.

Come for Taylor’s breakout performance, stay for a tender, confidently told story of Black motherhood and sacrifice.

While the film authentically captures the feeling of the '90s through the early 2000s, its other notable success is the actors' exceptional performances.

Taylor has a remarkable ability to be present in a scene, responding as if she’s interacting in the moment, not reciting rehearsed lines or blocked movement.

The R&B artist and actress stuns in a Harlem drama that makes the case for more collaborations to come between her and Rockwell.

...paints a deeply felt portrait of maternal love and family.