"A refreshing, deeply human meditation on girlhood, sex, and grief... A quiet, brilliant film"
—The Playlist
"Raw and resonant... The cinematic catharsis the Barrs and company have carefully crafted stands as a fully realized portrait of grief that's universal in its texture"
—Variety
"With a fantastic lead performance reminiscent and prudent direction, the film still manages to succeed as both a first feature and an exploration of youth, sex, and loss"
—The Film Stage
"Sophie Jones feels deeply authentic in its understanding of grief"
—RogerEbert.com
While our theater is closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still watch newly released independent and international films at FACETS.
By purchasing a "ticket" to one of our Virtual Cinema screenings, you help support FACETS mission and filmmakers from around the world who do so much to enrich our shared film culture.
Inspired by true experiences of grief, girlhood, and growing up, Jessie Barr's feature debut, Sophie Jones provides an powerful and emotive portrait of a sixteen year old, who is shocked by the untimely passing of her mother. As she struggles with her loss and the myriad challenges of being a teen, Sophie tries everything she can to feel something again, while holding herself together. Sophie (played with striking immediacy by the director's cousin and co-writer Jessica Barr) tries everything to cope with her misfortune, including being reckless with her personal relationships as a means of keeping herself distracted, which is a dangerous course, as her friends begin to feel betrayed by her carelessness. Ultimately Sophie learns that sexual intimacy provides temporary relief and only makes her life only more complicated.
Sophie Jones, while being uncomfortably affecting, is a sensitive, acutely realized, and utterly relatable coming-of-age story.
Pick a film to watch featured on our Virtual Cinema schedule
Click the Watch Now button on the screening page for the film you choose
Fill out the information requested by the third-party that you'll be redirected to, which will usually include registering a name/email and using a credit card to rent the film
Enjoy the film knowing your supporting FACETS and independent filmmakers across the world
What is FACETS Virtual Cinema?
While our theater is closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still watch newly released independent and international films at FACETS. The Virtual Cinema offers these films through third-party websites with 50% of the proceeds go to FACETS.
By purchasing a "ticket" to one of our Virtual Cinema screenings, you help support FACETS' mission and filmmakers from around the world who do so much to enrich our shared film culture.
How long will my rental last?
This depends on the third-party site. On average you'll have 2–4 days after your purchase to watch the film. But to be safe, you should check the length for each rental you purchase through our Virtual Cinema.
Do FACETS Members get a 50% discount for the virtual cinema?
Unfortunately, discounts are on a case-by-case basis, depending on the distributor, and we can't guarantee that FACETS Members will get a discount on every rental.
What does it mean when I get redirected to another website?
The films offered at our Virtual Cinema are hosted by a third-party service. Which means you'll be redirected to another site to watch the film. Even though you're watching on a different site, 50% of the proceeds go to support FACETS.
Can I stream a film on my TV?
There are multiple ways to stream our Virtual Cinema screenings to your TV. The easiest way is to connect your computer to your TV with an HDMI cable—click here for step-by-step instructions.
You can also stream films using a smart TV (Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku), but the specific approach will depend on the third-party site. For more information, please refer to the customer service information provided by the third party.
I'm having issues with the third-party website, what should I do?
If you're having problems with the third-party streaming website, we recommend you reach out their customer support team directly to answer your question. If you've done this and are still facing an issue, feel free to reach out to us at help@facets.org.
Additional Questions?
If this page hasn't answered a question you have, feel free to contact us at help@facets.org and we'll do our best to provide you with an answer.
