The Novice

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This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Jilian Adel) is limited to 500 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Established in 2000 and based in New York City, IFC Films is a leading U.S. distributor of independent film. Its unique distribution model makes independent films available to a national audience by releasing them in theaters as well as on VOD. Partnered with OCN Distribution, IFC will release new titles on home video and revisit past favorites in brand new editions, with many making their HD physical media debuts.

An obsessive college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an extreme physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost.

directed by: Lauren Hadaway
starring: Isabelle Fuhrman, Amy Forsyth, Kate Drummond
2021 / 94 min / 1.78:1 / English DTS-HD MA 5.1

Additional info:

• Region A Blu-ray
• Commentary with Director Lauren Hadaway and Actress Isabelle Fuhrman
• Interview with Director Lauren Hadaway
• Interview with Actress Isabelle Fuhrman
• Two Deleted Scenes
• Booklet with new writing by Fiona Underhill
• English SDH subtitles