The new film by co-directors Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson brings emotional authenticity to a story about a blue-collar worker's unlikely embrace of acting.
The films of Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson are simple but deeply felt portraits of people trying to do right by themselves and finding profound connections with others and within themselves along the way. The Chicago-based filmmakers and life partners made their feature debut in 2020 with “Saint Frances,” written by and starring O’Sullivan, directed by Thompson, about an aimless 30-something finding a friend in the 6-year-old she’s nannying.
Making community theater, one often has to beg, borrow and steal to cast a show, so it’s not out of the question that Rita might cajole a blue-collar worker like Dan into a rehearsal. What’s remarkable is that he comes back, reluctantly joining in on the improv games, guided meditation and script work. These quirky people prove to be an escape for him, strangers from his community that allow him to exist in a space where he can be someone else for an hour or two.
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