American Solitaire

Name: American Solitaire
Director: Aaron Davidman
Genre: Drama
Released: 2025-11-07
Cast: Joshua Close, Joanne Kelly, Gilbert Owuor

Not every battle is won by force.

2025 · 95 min · Drama

A U.S. soldier struggles to make sense of civilian life when he is confronted with the complexities of gun violence in America

Directed by Aaron Davidman · Written by Aaron Davidman

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