American Son (2019) (2019)

Plot

As hours drag on in a Florida police station, an estranged interracial couple grapples with the anxiety and uncertainty surrounding their missing teenage son. The setting intensifies their emotional turmoil, revealing the deep fissures in their relationship while they confront their fears and prejudices. As they interact with law enforcement and each other, the couple's past and present collide, exposing painful truths and societal issues, all while they cling to hope for their son's safe return. The atmosphere thickens with dread, highlighting the complexities of love, race, and family in a time of crisis.