Waiting For Conkers

A poignant drama centered around a matriarch who must guide her fractured family through a series of personal crises. As long-held secrets surface, they are forced to confront their past and their individual struggles. The narrative explores themes of resilience, forgiveness, and the enduring strength of familial bonds against the backdrop of their beloved rural home.

Waiting For Conkers received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its heartfelt performances and emotional depth, particularly from Alfre Woodard. However, some reviewers found the pacing to be uneven and the plot predictable in parts. Audiences generally responded well to its themes of family and reconciliation.

• Praised for its strong lead performances, especially from Alfre Woodard.

• Noted for its emotional resonance and exploration of family dynamics.

• Criticized by some for a predictable narrative arc and slower pacing in the second act.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's moving portrayal of family struggles and eventual healing, finding the performances authentic and the themes relatable. Some viewers felt the story could have benefited from more surprises.

Nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture (Alfre Woodard).

The film's rural setting was inspired by director Ava DuVernay's own childhood experiences visiting family in the countryside.