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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating 40 Acres and its historic 5 #NAACPImageAwards nominations! Produced by @justjenholness and written & directed by @directedbyRT, the film makes history across multiple categories. Congrats to the entire team!

The Best Canadian Discovery and Best Canadian Feature Film Awards celebrate the Canadian films at #TIFF50 that contribute to enriching the nation’s film landscape. The jury is composed of Jennifer Baichwal, R.T. Thorne, and Sophie Jarvis. tiff.net/awards

It's been a minute since I last gave out a Critic's Pick at the Times (over a year, in fact). But man, upon rewatching R.T. Thorne’s post-apocalyptic thriller 40 ACRES, it fully grabbed me. My review via the Times below: nytimes.com/2025/07/02/mov…

It's been a minute since I last gave out a Critic's Pick at the Times (over a year, in fact). But man, upon rewatching R.T. Thorne’s post-apocalyptic thriller 40 ACRES, it fully grabbed me. My review via the Times below: nytimes.com/2025/07/02/mov…

Here's @directedbyRT @MichaelGreyeyes and Danielle Deadwyler on exploring a history of allyship between Black and Indigenous resistance, and the current moment, in a thrilling dystopian coming-of-age tale. theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/arti…

Danielle Deadwyler is so good (and intense) in R.T. Thorne's 40 ACRES that I was genuinely concerned about the actress's resting heart rate. theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/revi…

This isn’t your typical apocalypse flick — it’s personal. 40 Acres is a taut survival thriller centered on a Black & Indigenous family protecting their land after ecological collapse. Deadwyler’s performance is unforgettable. 🔗 Read more: whysoblu.com/40-acres/ #40Acres

Danielle Deadwyler on her critically praised turn in “40 Acres,” and how she approached the postapocalyptic story with an understanding of history. nyti.ms/3GzZKWM

I got to see #40Acres last night & let me tell y’all, don’t walk but RUN to see this dope Black & Indigenous thriller. notes: - Danielle Deadwyler, Oscar her NOW 🚨 - Kataem O'Connor was phenomenal 👏🏾 - Michael Greyeyes is the man 🔥 - R. T. Thorne directed tf outta this!🎥

A terrifically tense and emotionally acute dystopian thriller, #40Acres also displays the excellent craftsmanship of #RTThorne, a TV veteran making his feature-directing debut. A breakthrough for Canadian Black cinema with a title that references broke American promises.

After watching “40 Acres” I firmly believe that Danielle Deadwyler is the best actress working today. It’s criminal that she has never even been nominated for an Oscar! #DanielleDeadwyler #40Acres #Oscars

🎬 If you’re looking for something that’s not just thrilling but also thought-provoking—with a bit of grit and heart #40Acres is definitely worth checking out

Magnolia Pictures x AV Squad / 40 Acres / Trailer Beware those who come knocking. 40 Acres is in theaters July 2, thank you to @MagnoliaPics!