Night Catches Us (1:30) 2010

Night Catches Us was nominated for an American Spirit Award in the Best First Feature category. The movie is set in 1976 Philadelphia . The main character Marcus returns to his neighborhood for his father's funeral. He reunites with his friend Patty, a lawyer and Iris, her daughter. A former Black Panther, Marcus is unwelcome in the old neighborhood  because he is consider a "snitch". Is Marcus really a snitch or is he carrying a secret? I was confused in a little bit at the beginning of the movie but events do fall in place. Night Catches Us is certainly deserving of a Best First Feature nomination. Jamara Griffin, the nine year old actress, does a fine job in a supporting role.