A Journal for Jordan

2021 2h 11m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 128

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Synopsis

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Based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, a soldier deployed to Iraq begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Michael B. Jordan
Charles King
Chanté Adams
Dana Canedy
Jalon Christian
Jordan
Robert Wisdom
Sgt. T.J. Canedy
Tamara Tunie
Penny Canedy
Jasmine Batchelor
Gwen Canedy
Marchánt Davis
Mike Canedy
Susan Pourfar
Miriam

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Denzel Washington
Writers: Virgil Williams
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Canada

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MONEY

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Earned back only 27% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Canada.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Denzel Washington, shot by Maryse Alberti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Marcelo Zarvos. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Hughes Winborne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Michael B. Jordan and Chanté Adams and Jalon Christian carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0995854 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Denzel Washington directs. Maryse Alberti behind the camera. Marcelo Zarvos scores. Hughes Winborne cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America, Canada. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 27% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 5 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Canada.
4Directed by Denzel Washington, shot by Maryse Alberti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Marcelo Zarvos. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Hughes Winborne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Michael B. Jordan and Chanté Adams and Jalon Christian carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0995854 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.