For the Time Being

About This Movie

For the Time Being is a raw and intimate documentary that delves into the complexities of love and incarceration. It opens with Michelle Bastien-Archer reflecting on her wedding photos with her childhood friend Jermaine, married in a stark Sing Sing visitors’ hall. The film doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of their situation; the pacing gives you room to absorb the weight of their love amidst Jermaine's long prison sentence. Themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the struggle to maintain a relationship under dire circumstances pulse through the narrative. The atmosphere feels heavy yet hopeful, with genuine performances that resonate deeply. It’s one of those films that really makes you think about the personal cost of choices and the endurance of human connection in the face of adversity.

Focuses on themes of love and resilience.Intimate and reflective storytelling.Unique setting in a prison environment.