The director revealed he recently watchedI Saw The TV Glowand liked it “a great deal.”

He saidthe movie is “emotionally and psychologically powerful"and also revealed that it really moved him.

Here is his full statement:

“Some older ones Ive been watching.

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There was one film I liked a great deal I saw two weeks ago calledI Saw the TV Glow.

It really was emotionally and psychologically powerful and very moving.

It builds on you, in a way.

Justice Smith as Owen in I Saw the Tv Glow

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I didnt know who made it.

Its this Jane Schoenbrun.”

With a box office of $5.3 million, the film only reached a limited set of audiences.

Owen (Justice Smith) looks at a glowing pink TV in I Saw the TV Glow

I Saw the TV Glow follows teenager Owen, who navigates suburban life until introduced by classmate Maddy to a mysterious late-night TV show.

Scorsese’s endorsement adds significant weight to its value and will hopefully convince more viewers to watch it.

Justice Smith as Owen looking horrified in I Saw The TV Glow with Owen in the background

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I Saw the TV Glow