This week’s list of recommendations for the weekend features a powerful romantic drama, a must-see sports documentary, and the latest comedy from acclaimed director Taika Waititi.
JoJo RabbitSet in Nazi Germany during the Second World War,
Jojo Rabbit follows an eager but mild-mannered member of Hitler’s Youth Army who discovers his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. The boy finds himself torn between his budding friendship with the girl and the beliefs pushed upon him by his imaginary friend — a satirical version of Hitler, played by the only person who could pull it off, the film’s hilarious director Taika Waititi.
Jojo Rabbit is surprisingly heartfelt and daringly funny, earning it a nomination for Best Picture at the Oscars earlier this year. Joining Waititi are breakout child star Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, and Rebel Wilson. You can stream
Jojo Rabbit on Crave today.
The Weight of GoldThe Weight of Gold is a new HBO Sports documentary examining the serious mental health challenges and struggles faced by Olympic athletes.
The Weight of Gold draws the curtain back to highlight the struggles and need for accessible mental health support and resources for all athletes. The film features accounts from popular Olympians like Michael Phelps, who does double duty as the film’s executive producer, Lolo Jones, Shaun White, Gracie Gold, and many more. Be sure to stream
The Weight of Gold on Crave today.
Hidden Gem:
Endings, BeginningsShailene Woodley puts on a charming performance as Daphne in the romantic drama
Endings, Beginnings. Set in Los Angeles, the film follows a woman in her early thirties as she navigates love and loss over a particularly difficult year of her life. Adding an element of rawness to the film, director Drake Doremus loosely followed the script and advised Woodley and co-stars Jamie Dornan and Sebastian Stan to semi-improvise. Be sure to catch
Endings, Beginnings on Crave today.
