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Channing Tatum Bawls at 'Josephine' Premiere, Calls Film a Masterpiece

Channing Tatum was brought to tears multiple times during the world premiere of 'Josephine' at the Sundance Film Festival, which received a rousing standing ovation. The actor reflected on the film's powerful scenes, particularly one involving a child's perspective, which resonated deeply with him as a parent. The film, written and directed by Beth de Araujo, is based on her own traumatic childhood experience and stars Tatum and Gemma Chan as struggling parents. Tatum praised de Araujo's bold and artful approach to telling a profoundly difficult story.

Key Points: Channing Tatum Emotional at 'Josephine' Sundance Premiere

  • Tatum emotionally overwhelmed
  • Film earns standing ovation
  • Deals with trauma and parenting
  • Director praised for bold storytelling
  • Based on director's real experience
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Channing Tatum bawled his eyes out during 'Josephine' Sundance premiere

Channing Tatum was moved to tears multiple times at the Sundance premiere of 'Josephine,' a film he calls a brave and artful story.

"I bawled my eyes out. It was such a beautiful scene. - Channing Tatum"

Los Angeles, Jan 25

Hollywood actor Channing Tatum was moved to tears as 'Josephine' became the first Sundance sensation of 2026 after its world premiere.

The actor welled up "five, six, seven" times during the screening and ended with the audience at the Eccles Theater on their feet, giving the cast and crew a rousing standing ovation, reports 'Variety'.

The day after the film's premiere, Tatum joined Beth de Araujo and co-stars Gemma Chan and Mason Reeves, and reflected on his emotional response to watching "Josephine" for the first time.

The actor said, "One of the scenes that got me, and I wasn't there for the filming it, is when Josephine is looking through the window and drawing things. I bawled my eyes out. It was such a beautiful scene. That was unexpected. There are so many moments in this movie where you think about your own child and your own childhood".

As per 'Variety', 'Joesphine' stars Tatum and Chan as two parents who struggle to console their young daughter as she grapples with the aftermath of the traumatic event. Beth wrote and directed the film about a harrowing real-life experience she faced as a child.

"I was blown away by her first film and so lucky that she even sent me the script. Reading it... brave isn't even the word. It was so bold", Tatum said. "The swings she was taking with the style. She is really doing it. She is not trying to make a movie, she's trying to tell a story that's never been told. I think she did it with this movie".

"I have a daughter, and it has made me look at myself and the way I parent and what the connection is and how I'm communicating things. This movie deals with such hard subjects, but in such a masterfully artful way. I am so proud to be in it", he added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Honestly, I'm a bit tired of these overly emotional Hollywood reactions at film festivals. It feels a bit performative sometimes. That said, the plot does sound powerful and dealing with trauma through a child's eyes is a bold move. Will wait for the reviews.
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Ananya R
The fact that it's based on the director's real-life experience gives it so much weight. We need more authentic stories like this, not just masala entertainers. Hope it gets a proper release here in India.
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David E
Channing Tatum showing this side is great. Men, especially actors, should feel free to cry. The connection to parenting he mentions is universal. As a new father, this is definitely on my watchlist now.
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Karthik V
Gemma Chan is in it too? She's a fantastic actress. The subject sounds heavy but important. It's good that mainstream cinema is tackling difficult topics with artistry. Fingers crossed it doesn't get overly sentimental.
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Sarah B
"Trying to tell a story that's never been told" – that's what excites me most. Sundance often brings these gems. The standing ovation sounds earned. Can't wait to see what the buzz is all about!

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