Maya, a 30-something adult female, has hit a crossroads in her life, moving out of the home she lived in with her Aunt for several years. Her Aunt recently passed away after being very ill, leaving Maya emotionally and physically affected and trying to pick up the pieces. Maya took leave from work to take care of her aunt Maya, but as she tries to move-on she finds herself reflecting on the experiences with her late Aunt that helped shape her life. Ava DuVernay's I Will Follow is a mature portrait of life and death, following a woman in Maya as she attempts to make sense of her Aunt's death. The film centers around her interactions with a host of different characters ranging from immediate family to strangers, each affecting Maya's grief and emotionally healing in unique ways. I Will Follow is a superbly written film with a nuanced screenplay that can only be described as a reflective exploration of humanity, focusing on Maya having to accept mortality and gain strength from the memories and experiences she has of her late Aunt. I Will Follow captures the strife, insecurities, and revelations that death can have on the living, being a poignant study of the power of memories and importance of making the most of life while you have the chance. Nuanced and mature, I Will Follow is an impressive debut feature for Ava Duvernay that showcases the filmmaker's observant eye and knack for the understated drama.
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