Ben is Back

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Series/Themes: Spotlight Screenings

Genre: Drama

Film Year: 2018

Locations: USA

Film Length: 103 min.

Languages: English

Director: Peter Hedges.

Featuring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, Kathryn Newton.

When Holly’s (Julia Roberts) 19-year-old addict son, Ben, returns home one fateful Christmas Eve, she must do everything in her power to keep him out of harm’s way and avoid the family’s downfall. While Holly remains concerned about Ben’s ability to stay clean, his sister and stepfather fear he will wreak havoc on their lives once again. After Ben launches a charm offensive that wins over his young half-siblings, Holly agrees to let him stay as long as she watches his every move. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed and Holly’s love for her son is tested.

Supported by The Martin Agency and University Programs Council

Saturday, November 3
6:30 PM
Newcomb Hall Theatre
Add To Calendar 20181103 18:30 20181103 20:15 America/New_York VFF: Ben is Back

When Holly’s (Julia Roberts) 19-year-old addict son, Ben, returns home one fateful Christmas Eve, she must do everything in her power to keep him out of harm’s way and avoid the family’s downfall. While Holly remains concerned about Ben’s ability to stay clean, his sister and stepfather fear he will wreak havoc on their lives once again. After Ben launches a charm offensive that wins over his young half-siblings, Holly agrees to let him stay as long as she watches his every move. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed and Holly’s love for her son is tested.

Supported by The Martin Agency and University Programs Council

 Newcomb Hall Theatre Virginia Film Festival info@virginiafilmfestival.org

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