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The Tale (2018)
Director: Jennifer Fox
Cast: Laura Dern, Isabelle Nélisse, Elizabeth Debicki, Jason Ritter
Runtime115 min
RatingR
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An investigation into one woman’s memory as she‘s forced to re-examine her first sexual relationship and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive.
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The Tale (2018) is a critically acclaimed drama that explores the complexities of memory and sexual abuse through an investigation into one woman's past. The film, directed by Jennifer Fox, has received widespread praise for its thoughtful and nuanced approach, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 96% and an IMDb rating of 7.3, indicating strong audience reception.
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Directed by Jennifer Fox in 2018, 'The Tale' is a powerful, introspective drama that delves deep into the complex nature of memory and the stories we tell ourselves. Led by a mesmerizing performance from Laura Dern, this film offers a thought-provoking exploration of one woman's journey to confront her past and the lasting impact of her first sexual relationship.
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The Tale is a 2018 American drama film written and directed by Jennifer Fox and starring Laura Dern, Ellen Burstyn, Jason Ritter, Elizabeth Debicki, Isabelle Nélisse, Common, Frances Conroy, and John Heard. It tells the story of Fox's own child sexual abuse and her coming to terms with it in her later life. It premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and aired on HBO on May 26, 2018. In a 2023 interview with The New York Times, Fox revealed the identity of the man who abused her: Ted Nash, a two-time Olympic medalist in rowing and nine-time Olympic coach.
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