The Visit (2000 film)

The Visit is a 2000 American film written and directed by Jordan Walker-Pearlman, based on a play by Kosmond Russell.

Premise
Alex Waters (Hill Harper), a young man dying of AIDS, is serving 25 years in prison for a rape he says he didn't commit. Alex, his family and his girlfriend try to come to an emotional resolution.

Cast

 * Obba Babatundé as Tony Waters
 * Rae Dawn Chong as Felicia
 * Marla Gibbs as Lois Waters
 * Hill Harper as Alex
 * Phylicia Rashad as Dr. Coles
 * Billy Dee Williams as Henry

Critical response
On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 72% based on 32 reviews, with an average rating of 6.34/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "An earnest drama, The Visit gains much emotional power through its fine performances." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 60 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".

Awards

 * 2000: Independent Spirit Awards: 4 Nom., including Best First Feature
 * 2000: National Board of Review: Freedom of Expression Award
 * 2000: Chicago Film Festival: Nominated for Best Feature