Black Box (2013): Cast & Plot
Black Box is a 2013 drama directed by Stephen Cone, starring Josephine Decker as Holly, Matt Holzfeind and Dennis Grimes. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Stephen Cone
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Black Box About?
The premise of Black Box without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A grad student in theatre directs a group of undergrads in an adaptation of a 1980s young adult novel, altering them all in unexpected ways.
Black Box Cast & Characters
Josephine Decker leads the cast as Holly, with Matt Holzfeind as Jarrett and Dennis Grimes as Eddie. Directed by Stephen Cone; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stephen Cone
- Josephine Decker as Holly
- Matt Holzfeind as Jarrett
- Dennis Grimes as Eddie
- Alex Weisman as Adam
Also Starring in Black Box
· 12 more- Nick Vidal Brandon
- Jaclyn Hennell Madeline
- Elaine Ivy Harris Terra
- Austin Pendleton William Peters
- Danny Rhodes Mitchell
- Hanna Dworkin Pamela
- Sadie Rogers Becca
- Maggie Suma Amy
- Kristina Valada-Viars Kara
- Kiley Moore Kelly
- Bill Bannon Madeline's father
- Emma Blyth Madeline's sister
More from Stephen Cone
More films directed by Stephen Cone, best-rated first: Princess Cyd, The Wise Kids and Henry Gamble's Birthday Party.
Black Box Plot Summary
What happens in Black Box from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Holly Pollard is an undergraduate student in a college directing program who defies her advisor by choosing to adapt a controversial 1980s young adult novel, The Children’s Reaper, for the stage. The book follows a group of children who are terrified and mistreated by their seemingly devout foster parents. Holly has kept the book since her teenage years, marking the inside cover with her name and the year 1993 to claim ownership. Through rehearsals, we watch the young cast grapple with the material as they shape their performances, and we see how the disturbing themes begin to spill into their real lives, touching on sexuality, boundaries, and the way they relate to one another.
Full summary
The whole story of Black Box, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Black Box?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the play that Holly adapts for her directing project?
Black Box Also Known As
Also known as “Чорна коробка”.
- Also known as
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- Чорна коробка
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Black Box FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Black Box, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Black Box?
Black Box runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Black Box released?
Black Box was released on August 5, 2013.
Who directed Black Box?
Black Box was directed by Stephen Cone.
More films by Stephen Cone Who is in the cast of Black Box?
Black Box stars Josephine Decker as Holly, Matt Holzfeind as Jarrett and Dennis Grimes as Eddie, among 16 credited actors.
Does Black Box have a post-credit scene?
No. Black Box has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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