Coming to VOD today, Tuesday, February 23: SHE’S THE BEST THING IN IT
Ron Nyswaner’s portrait of a lifelong character actress had its world premiere at SXSW last year. Other fest berths included DOC NYC, New Orleans, Dallas, Outfest, Denver, and St Louis. The doc now comes to iTunes and other VOD platforms.
I previously wrote about the film for DOC NYC’s program, saying:
Despite her Tony-winning performance in Broadway’s GREY GARDENS, 79-year-old veteran character actor Mary Louise Wilson finds few new opportunities on the stage, so she decides to try teaching acting back in her native New Orleans. As Wilson finds her footing in this new role, she reflects on her long career, the sacrifices she’s made, and the challenges faced by older actresses in the industry, as bolstered by interviews with such notables as Frances McDormand and Melissa Leo.
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