Two years after we reviewed A Little Prayer at its Sundance world premiere, the film by Junebug writer Angus MacLachlan is finally hitting theaters in August from Music Box Films. Starring David Strathairn and Jane Levy, the film centers on the respected pillar of a Southern community as he deals with his rambunctious family members.
Others in the terrific ensemble include Celia Weston, Will Pullen, Anna Camp, and Dascha Polanco.
MacLachlan directed and also wrote the screenplay. The film marks MacLachlan’s first project since 2017’s Abundant Acreage Available.
SYNOPSIS: Bill is a pillar of his Southern community: a business owner, a veteran, and the proud patriarch of an unruly but loving family. His daughter Patti has returned home after the collapse of her marriage, while his son David struggles to stay afloat. He has brought David into the family business, but harbors doubts about his discipline and commitment. Bill gravitates towards Tammy, his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose. When Bill begins to suspect that David may be straying from his marital vows with a coworker, the father must confront the perplexing inscrutability of his son’s choices and their consequences for the rest of the family. A heart-tugging drama about finding kindred spirits in unexpected places, A Little Prayer is a sensitive and searching portrait of an American family from writer-director Angus MacLachlan.
You can read Cortland’s review here. A Little Prayer hits theaters on August 29th.
