The read
It runs a compact 16m.
Synopsis
A film crew trails Philbert Powell through his morning, from the supermarket to his job at a video store. Along the way, he crosses paths with several individuals all named “Slater.” His interactions with them raise the central question: who, among those Slaters, is his friend? The narrative unfolds across a single morning, blending encounters and identity as Philbert’s journey reveals the shifting dynamics of connection.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Benny SafdieDirector
- Josh SafdieDirector
- Josh SafdieWriter
- Benny SafdieWriter
Cast
- Sarah BermanSlater
- Jodi HengenSlater
- Alex KalmanSlater
- Eugene MirmanPhilbert Powell
- Peggy NeimethSlater
- Richard NeimethSlater
- Alberto SafdieSlater
- Stephen SchneiderSlater
- Andrew StoleSlater
- Ariel SchulmanSlater
- Benny Safdie1st Cameraman
- Josh Safdie2nd Cameraman
Themes
short film