About This Bright Half

A young investigative journalist uncovers a decades-old conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of her city's government. As she delves deeper, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous web of lies and deceit, questioning everything she thought she knew. With her life on the line, she must race against time to expose the truth before it's buried forever.

The film received a mixed-to-positive reception, with critics praising its suspenseful narrative and strong performances, though some found the plot convoluted. Audiences generally responded well to the thriller elements and the film's pacing.

• Praised for its gripping mystery and tense atmosphere.

• Lauded for the lead performance and directorial style.

• Some noted predictable plot twists and underdeveloped supporting characters.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's engaging plot and suspense, with many commending the performances and the satisfying, albeit sometimes predictable, conclusion. A portion of the audience felt the story could have been clearer in its early stages.

Nominated for 'Best Directorial Debut' at the Sundance Film Festival.

Director Maya Jenkins drew inspiration for the film's central conspiracy from an obscure local newspaper article from the 1980s that was never fully investigated.