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Charliebird

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A music therapist forms an unexpected bond with a young patient, unlocking the buried grief of her past in a journey of connection, loss, and healing.
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Christian Zilko IndieWire Jun 16
B+
The beauty of Charliebird... is how little it tries to do. The entire film is built around the remarkable chemistry between its two lead actresses Go to Full Review
Dave Giannini Geek Vibes Nation Jul 14
9/10
Charliebird, is passionate, beautiful, and yes, healing. Go to Full Review
Frank J. Avella The Contending Jun 18
B
Smart wrote the incisive screenplay. She also manages to deliver a subtle yet quietly devastating performance. She’s a true cinematic triple-threat talent to watch, as she is also a producer. Go to Full Review
Will Bjarnar Next Best Picture Jun 16
8/10
There’s a feeling that comes over you as the melody plays, transports you somewhere else, and frees you from the life with which you’ve become accustomed to. “Charliebird” has the same impact. It’s one of the year’s most affecting films because of it. Go to Full Review
Stephen Saito Moveable Fest Jun 16
“Charliebird” takes after its lead in turning pain into something productive and ultimately quite powerful. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix Jun 14
Beautifully understated and never cloying, Charliebird is a tender and sometimes emotionally raw drama about a hospital's music therapist who befriends a teenage girl living with kidney issues. Go to Full Review
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Bing Y 4d Beautiful, understated film with wonderful performances. See more Moody C @MoodyC 1d This is a beautiful low budget indie shot on iPhone like aspect ratio but testimony one can create a wonderful movie with limited budget. I was blown away at how such a simple plot packs such an emotional punch but it does due in part to phenomenal acting by both female leads & a wonderful supporting cast. Usually a movie with non famous cast is gonna suck but this is one of those rare exceptions. See more Yash B @yashbansal 3d I had the pleasure of seeing the Houston-based indie film "Charliebird" over the weekend, where the screening was followed by a great Q&A with a few members of the cast and crew. This is a heartfelt and intimate story that I found engaging. The story often is sad and heavy, but there are moments of humor and hope that really make it feel like a human story. One of the things lead actress and writer Samantha Smart said was that it's a movie for everyone, and I really do agree with that sentiment, as everyone can find something to attach themselves to in this story. I liked some of the creative choices in the way the film was made, and while I do feel elements of the story feel a bit familiar, there is a lot that makes it feel very personal, which I think is commendable. Overall, I liked this indie film and am glad I was able to support it, as it also inspired me as a filmmaker and made me feel a wide variety of beautiful emotions. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A music therapist forms an unexpected bond with a young patient, unlocking the buried grief of her past in a journey of connection, loss, and healing.
Director
Libby Ewing
Producer
Elliot Gipson, Samantha Smart, Libby Ewing
Screenwriter
Samantha Smart
Distributor
Freestyle Digital Media
Production Co
Art Brut Films
Genre
Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 27, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 31, 2026
Runtime
1h 38m