A Thousand and One

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128 Reviews

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A THOUSAND AND ONE follows unapologetic and free-spirited Inez (Teyana Taylor), who kidnaps six-year-old Terry from the foster care system. Holding onto their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City.

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A tribute to parental devotion and a testament to Teyana Taylor's talent, A Thousand and One presents a heart-wrenching portrait of perseverance in the face of systemic inequity.

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A tough watch that might frustrate some with its ending, A Thousand and One is still well worth checking out for terrific performances and a thought-provoking perspective on poverty.

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Ryan Gilbey

New Statesman

The director maps the contours of a destabilised existence. It is one thing to put us in Terry and Inez’s shoes, quite another to make us feel, as Rockwell does, the ground shifting unpredictably beneath them.

May 1, 2023

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Amon Warmann

Empire Magazine

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

Rated: 4/5

Apr 27, 2023

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

The directorial debut from AV Rockwell is rather special.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 23, 2023

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Shanelle Genai

The Root

"And while strides may have been made to put more space between their f*cked up beginning and the bright future ahead for Terry—the truth that’s been stewing and haunting their home built on lies is bound to bubble over to the surface."

Jun 19, 2024

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Jeffrey Overstreet

Looking Closer

Every performance in the film feels just right, making this film's time-jumping narrative seem authentic at every turn. And the main event ... is the performance of Teyana Taylor as Inez.

Rated: B

Jun 6, 2024

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

A Thousand and One is often a quiet film, even in its scenes of strife and devastation of both the emotional and financial varieties.

May 30, 2024

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Onyi U The best film of the year, hands-down Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/30/23 Full Review Sukhan I enjoyed the convincing performance of Teyana Taylor and all of the actors who played her son. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/28/23 Full Review Mack beautifully executed story with a twist. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/18/23 Full Review Desirée It bored me in the beginning Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/18/23 Full Review Dee great acting by Teyana. great ending suspense Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/16/23 Full Review Cecily D Teyana Taylor gives a spectacular heart gripping performance as a mom trying to do the best she can for her son. It surprise at the end made my mouth drop. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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A.V. Rockwell Director Teyana Taylor Inez de la Paz Aaron Kingsley Adetola Terry 6 Years Old Aven Courtney Terry 13 Years Old Josiah Cross Terry 17 Years Old William Catlett Lucky

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