Movie

Troubled Waters

2020 · 97 min

A quiet, reflective character study that lingers on a man reckoning with fame and his own past.

Overview: The story of a comedian, Ron Waters, who is a Richard Pryor-type of entertainer who makes commentary about the world rather than one-liners. After a self-imposed exile from Hollywood, Ron is back.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, dark and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, celebrity, redemption, guilt
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
celebrity
redemption
guilt
media
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild