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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 Read all reviews
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Libby Ewing

Director

Samantha Smart

Actor

Gabe Fazio

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Gabriela Ochoa Perez

Actor

Maria Peyramaure

Actor

Samantha Smart

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Movie Info

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