Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.

Psychiatrist Dr Abhiri Chatterjee receives a phone call in the middle of the night. The caller, who wants to commit suicide, is also a murderer on the loose — or so it appears.
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
In Tall Girl, Jodi learns to stand tall and find confidence within.
Middle school best friends reunite in middle age - Magalie is a chaotic free spirit “freeloader”, Blandine is a divorcée “sourpuss” with severe depression. The Palm Beach Film Festival opening night was glamorous for “Two Tickets to Greece”, the first screening of the French film in the United States.
Pressure is an unambiguously great movie, lead by convincing performances, a well-crafted script, good direction, and at least some social awareness.
2026 ranks highest in Oscars history for its representation of minorities in all categories, and that’s definitely something to be celebrated.
The film illustrates the life of a single who struggles to provide an ideal childhood for her two daughters.