40 Acres
40 Acres
Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in 1875 in rural Canada after the first Civil War. In a famine-decimated future they struggle to make their last stand against those intent on taking their home.
Teddy DaBear reviewedJuly 23, 2025
Danielle Deadwyler's stellar performance anchors 40 Acres (2024), but the underdeveloped story and implausible plot points demand heavy suspension of disbelief. Thinly drawn supporting characters further weaken the film. Enjoyment hinges on overlooking flaws to focus on Deadwyler’s brilliance.