Once Upon My Mother at Hippodrome Theatre – Gainesville, FL
This screening is sponsored by JCNCF.
About the Film:
Directed by Ken Scott
France: French with English subtitles | 2025 | 102 min | Drama
Synopsis:
In 1963, Esther gave birth to Roland, the youngst sibling of a large family. Roland was born with a clubfoot that prevented him from standing. Against everyones advice, she promised her son that he would be able to walk just like everyone else and have a wonderful life.
From that moment on, Esther devoted herself fully to ensuring this promise came true. Spanning decades of hardships and miracles, this film is the story of an incredible destiny and the greatest love of all: a mothers love for her child.
?Based on Roland Perezs book Ma Mère, Dieu Et Sylvie Vartan Published in France by Les Escales
The film will be followed by a discussion led by Professor Gayle Zachmann.
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