The Graduates

The Graduates

2024 · 87 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama

A year after her boyfriend dies from gun violence, a young woman prepares to graduate high school as she navigates an uncertain future alongside a community that is searching for ways to heal.

Directed by Hannah Peterson · Written by Hannah Peterson

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