Wide release

Mother Knows Best

11m / Drama · Thriller

In theaters Fri, Oct 9, 2026

About the film

In the wake of a tragic accident, a mother's unwavering care pushes the limits of morality as she does whatever it takes to protect her son.

Benjamin Schwartz's 11-minute drama-thriller Mother Knows Best follows a mother's moral limits after a tragic accident. From the director of Polaroid, Abducted Anonymous and The Hampton Family Massacre; screening at New York Shorts International (Oct 9, 2026).

Directed by: Benjamin Schwartz
Starring: Dawn McGee, Aidan Conklin, Neal Mayer, Gina D'Acciaro

US release dates

Fri, Oct 9
Wide release
New York Shorts International Film Festival

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