Newborn
A man in solitary confinement for seven years comes out into a world of self-isolation.
2026 | Running Time: 1 Hour 42 Minutes | Rating: R
Newborn, directed by Nate Parker, is a film focusing on a man’s reentry into society after serving seven years in solitary confinement. It highlights the severe mental health effects of incarceration and the challenges of navigating family and community, featuring David Oyelowo.
“David Oyelowo powers a tense, uneven story of trauma and isolation.”
Bob Strauss, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
“The members of his [N. Parker, Director] ensemble — especially Oyelowo — find ways to keep us guessing, and caring, to the end.” Lisa Kennedy, THE NEW YORK TIMES