Film

Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 p.m.

Followed by a conversation with Beth de Araújo

MoMA, Floor T1, Theater 1

The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 1

Member tickets available Oct 30

Explore category and above

All tickets available Nov 6

Josephine. 2026. USA. Directed by Beth de Araújo. Courtesy Sumerian Pictures

Josephine. 2026. USA. Written and directed by Beth de Araújo. With Mason Reeves, Gemma Chan, Channing Tatum. DCP courtesy Sumerian Pictures. 114 min.

A blistering story of the loss of innocence and the wrenching trials of parenthood, writer-director Beth de Araújo’s breakthrough film was born of her own childhood experiences. Gemma Chan and Channing Tatum star as the thoughtful, tormented parents of a young girl (a riveting Mason Reeves, in her first screen role) who witnesses a horrifying crime she does not fully comprehend. This film rocked the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, accomplishing the rare feat of winning both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award for Best Narrative Film.

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This film accompanies The Contenders 2026.

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