Benton, Who Stars in the Film, Says She Connected Deeply to Its Story of Queer Joy

Shatara Michelle Ford's sophomore feature, 'Dreams in Nightmares, is being hailed as a vibrant reinvention of the American road movie, anchored by a stellar lead performance from Denée Benton. Benton, who stars in the film, says she connected deeply to its story of queer joy and friendship. My last four years of chaotically crashing out led to really getting to alchemize it into art, she said. The film marks a significant follow-up for Ford, whose debut earned critical acclaim.