Marna Clowney-Robinson

Finding Nicole (2025) throws you right into the thick of things—no sugarcoating, just raw storytelling. Marna Clowney-Robinson steps up with a performance that’s equal parts fierce and vulnerable, making you root for her from the jump. The film chases the aftershocks of trauma, following Nicole as she claws her way out of a life that everyone else seems to misunderstand. At its core, it’s about survival, but not in that tired, Hollywood way. Nicole isn’t just running from her past—she’s staring it down, calling its bluff, and demanding the world see her for who she is, scars and all. The cinematography? Gritty, almost like you’re peeking behind a curtain you’re not supposed to touch. There’s a tension in every frame, and every silence feels loaded. Dialogue snaps—sometimes biting, sometimes heartbreakingly honest. You get the sense that the filmmakers aren’t trying to make you comfortable. Instead, they want you to squirm a little, to ask yourself what you’d do in Nicole’s shoes. The supporting cast, honestly, doesn’t let Marna steal the show completely; every character feels lived-in, messy, real. Themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the messiness of healing ooze from the story. It’s not afraid to show the ugly bits, the setbacks, and the moments when hope feels like a cruel joke. But somewhere in the chaos, Nicole finds her voice, and damn if it isn’t cathartic. No neat bows or fairy tale endings—just a woman fighting for her own definition of freedom. This one sticks with you, long after the credits roll.