This Is the Night

In the sweltering summer of 1982, a Staten Island family must confront its greatest challenges head-on, all while navigating the complexities of identity and belonging in a neighborhood poised to make box office history. As Anthony Dedea navigates his own adolescence, he must also contend with the expectations placed upon him by family, community, and himself - all against the backdrop of a culture on the cusp of change. This Is the Night is a poignant and often cringe-worthy drama that attempts to capture the spirit of a bygone era, though its execution falls woefully short.