Today we saw this beautiful film directed by Vera Farmiga who had the starring role as well. The setting is the 60's and a rare look into the born again Christian culture which existed parallel to free love, drugs, antiwar protests. How uninformed was I about the young people who joined this community. The screenplay is written by Carolyn Briggs and is based on her memoir. It is beautifully acted and filmed with the main character being played by three actors over the years. Taissa Farmiga, Vera's younger sister is fabulous as the teenage character. There are wonderful moments of great warmth between Vera and her close friend in the community and an open minded portrayal of this super religious group of people. I particularly liked the way people who have come and gone in each other's lives are allowed to still have strong feelings for one another. I like that the man whom you feel will deliver her from this world turns out to be an Irish mailman. I loved the way this independent woman declares her uniquness and does it all by herself. Don't miss this film.
Speaking of closeness with women. Today I had lunch with Judith at Madeline's and gallivanted and shopped and talked and laughed. When I walked in Abe commented "you had fun." How right he was.
Nice review, Addie, and nice you had fun with Judith.
ReplyDeleteI will see this film.
Pam