The Whale

The Whale is a powerful psychological drama based on Samuel Hunter’s 2012 play by the same name about an obese man trying to make things right in his life. The film is Oscar nominated for Best Actor and is the 15th film screened at the Society’s Cinema Art Theater that has received an Oscar nod. In a town in Idaho, Charlie (Brandon Frazier), a reclusive and unhealthy 600 lb. English teacher, hides out in his flat and eats his way to death. He is desperate to reconnect with his teenage daughter for a last chance at redemption. [2022, US, 117 min, Rating: R] Dulcie Pearce of The Sun writes, “It's Fraser who is the outright star of this masterful film, giving such a powerful performance that it will leave even the hardest heart broken.” Venue: Cinema Art Theater. Presenter: Rehoboth Beach Film Society.