Black Butterfly Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Black Butterfly.
Black Butterfly Ending Explained: Black Butterfly is about 16 year old Ariel- a girl with a dream. Directed by Mark Harris, this 2010 drama film stars Elizabeth Abraham (Mrs. Matthews), alongside Sheree Bynum as Patricia Simms, Ron Cooper as Coach, Tiffany J. Curtis as Mitchell's wife. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Black Butterfly?
Black Butterfly is about 16 year old Ariel- a girl with a dream. Making the Women's U.S. Swim Team will change her life. Ariel excitedly begins training when... tragedy strikes. She is brutally raped. Her dreams of swimming, relationships, and life are tossed to and fro as she struggles within the aftermath. Should she tell? Should she hide? Adrenaline and anticipation rise as her coach, family and friends find out about the rape in various ways. Now, what will each do to seek revenge? How will they deal with a rapist who is no stranger to their lives? What draws the line between pain and possibility for Ariel? Written by Honee Earth, LLC.
Mark Harris's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Elizabeth Abraham (Mrs. Matthews)'s journey. Making the Women's U.
How Does Elizabeth Abraham (Mrs. Matthews)'s Story End?
- Elizabeth Abraham: Elizabeth Abraham's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Sheree Bynum (Patricia Simms): Sheree Bynum's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Ron Cooper (Coach): Ron Cooper's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Black Butterfly Mean?
Black Butterfly's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Elizabeth Abraham may feel rushed. Mark Harris's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.