A wave is the perfect metaphor for the feeling with which Waves leaves you. It feels like a sudden crash of emotions; the highs and lows of life are all experienced through the lens of an African-American family living in South Florida. Primarily, we are taken inside the lives of the son, Tyler, and daughter, Emily. Throughout the film, they experience hardships that send ripple effects through their communities. Ultimately, the story explores ideas about how to love and forgive in the face of hate.
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