1970s America. A country divided. An art heist brewing. Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind is smart, stylish and slyly political — with jazz, grit and heart.

Set in 1970s America, The Mastermind explores a nation divided by Vietnam and a generation in flux. At its centre is JB, blissfully unaware of the cultural shifts around him as he stumbles toward a major art heist. Directed by Kelly Reichardt (First Cow, Wendy and Lucy), this finely crafted drama is both a sensitive political critique and a thoughtful meditation on personal, familial and social responsibility. With a jazzy score, meticulous period detail and nuanced performances, The Mastermind is a cinematic delight.