Orpheus Star
Seen it?2020 | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Small Things Like These or Ordinary Angels, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Douglas Privett is a young musician who returns to the small mid-western town of his childhood to see Ezrela Mae Privett, the ailing grandmother who'd raised him, a Baptist preacher battling demons of her own. Despite childhood memories of emotional trauma, Douglas agrees to stay in town and help her with therapy. Douglas searches for Cal, his only childhood friend and secret crush, but only finds Cal's younger sister, Jaylene. While staring at a starry night sky, Douglas recalls a positive memory o his grandmother and has a chance encounter with Dora, a wise homeless woman.
How it earned its rating
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Donn Swaby
- Isaiah AnthonyChoir Member (as a different name)
- Margaret AveryLizette Jean-Marie
- Lou Beatty Jr.Deacon Gabriel Timmons
- Patricia BelcherBeaula Davis
- Lawrence CalhounFan at concert
- David J. CastilloDouglas Privett
- Kyle CastoChoir Member
- Taji ColemanEssie Mae Anderson
- John Wayne ConstanceTy
- Cameron Counts IIChoir Member / Fan at Concert