What We Do Next

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What We Do Next

2023

1h 17m

Drama

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When Elsa Mercado (Michelle Veintimilla) is released from prison after serving 16 years for killing her father, New York City Councilwoman Sandy James (Karen Pittman) and corporate attorney Paul Jenkins (Corey Stoll) are forced to grapple with their involvement in the original crime. WHAT WE DO NEXT is a timely emotional thriller sitting at the intersection of race, class and criminal justice.

Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

03/15/2023

I reject the bottom line of what is basically a morality play.

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

03/02/2023

While it doesn’t venture far from its evident stage roots, neither does “What We Do Next,” a sinewy, tautly calibrated morality play, ever stray from the decidedly contemporary issues at its complex core.

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Beatrice Loayza

New York Times

03/02/2023

The result doesn’t make the best use of the medium’s powers, but the chatty ride does make for good food for thought.

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

03/19/2023

What We Do Next is a superbly acted and well-written drama that tackles issues of race, gender, and social class in American politics and the U.S. criminal justice system. Michelle Veintimilla, Karen Pittman, and Corey Stoll give compelling performances.

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

03/02/2023

A spellbinding, provocative and gripping political thriller.

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Frank J. Avella

Edge Media Network

02/16/2023

A-

One of the best of the early indie releases of 2023 is the riveting three-hander "What We Do Next."… The film soars because of the three actors delivering committed and courageous performance.

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dave d

@RT34924333 04/27/2024

I found this movie's premise ridiculous and was often repulsed at how casually the filmmaker treats a very serious issue. The best thing about the feature is how quickly it's over at 75 minutes! Miss this! Final Score: 2/10

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Sal D

@JustTheLaw 03/24/2024

Slick produced nuts and bolts seven part drama, driven by outstanding performances from each of the three characters.

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Andre G

@RT43547453 03/19/2023

Powerful and intense. Great acting.

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When Elsa Mercado (Michelle Veintimilla) is released from prison after serving 16 years for killing her father, New York City Councilwoman Sandy James (Karen Pittman) and corporate attorney Paul Jenkins (Corey Stoll) are forced to grapple with their involvement in the original crime. WHAT WE DO NEXT is a timely emotional thriller sitting at the intersection of race, class and criminal justice.

Director: Stephen Belber
Producer: Chris Mangano, Merry-Kay Poe, Max Neace
Screenwriter: Stephen Belber
Distributor: Small Batch Studio Entertainment
Production Co: Mangano Movies & Media, Unbridled Entertainment
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 3, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 14, 2022
Runtime: 1h 17m

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