The Light of the Moon

“…this unflinching look at one woman’s rape and its consequences…in ways that perhaps no other movie ever has…peers beneath the cover-all term ‘aftermath’ to the lingering repercussions of rape — medical, legal, emotional and sexual. The film’s concerns are profoundly therapeutic, but it nimbly avoids every therapy-drama cliché.”

— Sheri Linden,

The Los Angeles Times

“Stephanie Beatriz delivers a masterful, considerate performance.”

— Tatiana Crane,

Village Voice

“Writer-director Jessica M. Thompson’s exquisitely sensitive feature debut.”

— David Ehrlich,

Indiewire

“For any filmmaker this would be an unmitigated triumph, but for a debut feature this is nothing short of masterful.”

— Ryan Morris,

Film Inquiry

“Couldn’t be timelier.”

— DeAnna Janes,

Harper’s Bazaar

“It’s hard to imagine a more comprehensive or sympathetic look at the challenge of surviving.”

— Teo Bugbee,

New York Times

“Harrowingly effective.”

— Andrew Barker,

Variety

“‘The Light of the Moon’ is a nuanced and sensitive exploration.”

— Sheila O’Malley,

RogerEbert.com

“A subtle and insightful drama.”

— Leslie Felperin,

The Hollywood Reporter

The Light of the Moon

2017 | USA | 94 min

ABOUT THE FILM

LONG SYNOPSIS

Bonnie, a young and successful Latina architect, is sexually assaulted while walking home from an evening out with friends in Brooklyn. At first, she attempts to keep the assault a secret from her long-term boyfriend Matt, but the truth quickly emerges. Bonnie emphatically denies the impact of what has just happened to her. She fights to regain normalcy and control of her life, but returning to her old life is more complicated than expected. Her attempt to recapture the intimacy she previously had with Matt falters and cracks begin to surface in their relationship. Another attack in the neighborhood only drives Bonnie further into denial, before an encounter with an at-risk woman causes her to face the truth and confront her own self-blame.

Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Short Term 12) gives a powerful and moving performance as Bonnie, a woman who maintains her dignity and sense of humor as she deals with the aftermath of a life-altering experience. Written and directed by Emmy™-nominated Australian filmmaker Jessica M. Thompson in her feature film debut, THE LIGHT OF THE MOON is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of relationships in the face of a tragedy.

Director Jessica M. Thompson
Assistant Director Carlo Velayo

Writer Jessica M. Thompson

Producers Jessica M. Thompson, p.g.a, Carlo Velayo, p.g.a, Michael Cuomo, p.g.a

Executive Producers Stephanie Beatriz, R. Burns, Alex Cirillo, Andrea Cirillo, Carl Cook, Gail Hili, Raymond K. Javdan, Esq., A. Kuksal, Dani Faith Leonard, Sreekanth Middela

Co-Producers Darin Hallinan, Myriam Schroeter, Ashley Van Egeren

Consulting Producers Gigi Dement, Michael W. Gray

Associate Producers Alice M. Bacon, Autumn Eakin, Quasi Hammouri, Alisha Hnatjuk, Katie Mitchell

Line Producer Isaac Wilkins

Editor Jessica M. Thompson

Cinematographer Autumn Eakin

Production Designer Lauren Helms

Music David Torn

Cast Stephanie Beatriz, Michael Stahl-David, Conrad Ricamora, Catherine Curtin

FESTIVALS
2017: SXSW (World Premiere)

AWARDS
Audience Award, Narrative Feature (SXSW)

AVAILABLE TERRITORIES
The World