The Knowing
“If you knew, what would you CHOOSE?”
Synopsis
Adam, a white man in his late 30s, is visiting his Black ex-lover, Peter, who is dying of AIDS in a DC hospital. The year is 1993. Also in attendance is Cherie, a Black lesbian naval officer who is Peter’s best friend. The two listen sympathetically to Peter’s complaints about how his “Christian” family has abandoned him until a nurse arrives to give Peter medication. While waiting in the hospital cafeteria, Adam and Cherie, meeting that day for he first time, compare notes about the course of Peter’s illness. This leads them to a terrible discovery. Adam, in particular, is confronted with a choice that, while still in shock, he doesn’t know how to handle.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Rowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Philipson
- Original Title
- The Knowing
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Rowan
Robert Philipson
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What is The Knowing about?
Adam, a white man in his late 30s, is visiting his Black ex-lover, Peter, who is dying of AIDS in a DC hospital. The year is 1993. Also in attendance is Cherie, a Black lesbian naval officer who is Peter’s best friend. The two listen sympathetically to Peter’s complaints about how his “Christian” family has abandoned him until a nurse arrives to give Peter medication. While waiting in the hospital cafeteria, Adam and Cherie, meeting that day for he first time, compare notes about the course of Peter’s illness. This leads them to a terrible discovery. Adam, in particular, is confronted with a choice that, while still in shock, he doesn’t know how to handle.
Who directed The Knowing?
The Knowing was directed by Jonathan Rowan.
Who stars in The Knowing?
The principal cast of The Knowing includes Jack Perry, Me'lisa Sellers, Deon L. Jones Jr., Austen Parros, Havon Baraka.
When was The Knowing released and how long is it?
The Knowing was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 25m.