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The Graduates

Directed by Hannah Peterson

A year after her boyfriend dies from gun violence, a young woman prepares to graduate high school as she navigates an uncertain future alongside a community that is searching for ways to heal.

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Synopsis

Genevieve is getting ready to graduate high school a year after her boyfriend, Tyler, dies from gun violence. As she struggles to push herself forward, a connection with Tyler's best friend, Ben, pulls her back to reality, but their relationship takes a turn as their grief begins to resurface. Meanwhile, Tyler's father, John, finds himself losing composure as his son's class moves past the tragic event that took his son’s life. As the three of them navigate how to come to terms with their loss, they find hope in each other and the community that surrounds them.

Bio

Hannah Peterson is a filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Filmmaker Magazine named her one of the “25 New Faces of Independent Film.” Her work has screened at Sundance, MoMA, REDCAT, Tribeca, and Slamdance. She holds an MFA in Film Directing from California Institute of the Arts.

Screening History

Tribeca Film Festival 2023

Deauville Film Festival 2023

Awards History

Tribeca 2023 - Cinematography Award Narrative Feature

Credits

Actor - John Cho

Actor - Mina Sundwall

Producer - Chloé Zhao