Them That's NotMovie · 2026
If you're into family dramas that truly make you *feel* things, this one's a must. It throws a queer, Deaf poet and her estranged dad, fresh out of prison, into the same room at a funeral. The tension is palpable as they navigate two decades of silence with a ticking clock counting down until he goes back. Get ready for a deeply moving and raw look at what it takes to find connection when everything feels broken.
Andrea "Drea" Stoney, a queer, Deaf poet, feels profoundly isolated at her grandmother's repass, struggling to connect with a family mostly uninterested in ASL. Her world is further complicated by the arrival of her estranged father, Samuel, temporarily released from prison after 20 years to attend his mother's funeral. Bound by grief and blood, Drea and Samuel are forced to confront their deeply strained relationship. The film sensitively explores their complex journey towards understanding and fragile reconciliation before Samuel must return behind bars. This poignant drama delves into themes of family, communication, and the search for connection.
