The SCAD Savannah Film Festival took place virtually on October 24-31. It showed a variety of incredible, award-winning films in comedy, documentary, animation and shorts. Honorary guest of this year's festival were Samuel L. Jackson, Millie Bobby Brown, Ethan Hawke, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Crystal, Tessa Thompson, among others.
My Top 3 favorite films of the fest were:
1. Francesco - Directed by Evgeny Afineevsky
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This incredible documentary showed an insight into the work and legacy of Pope Francis. With vivid imagery, intense conversations and documented footage from his life, we are able to take a closer look into his humanitarian work and the influence he had on the world. We could also see the complexity in his character and admire his down-to-earth humane qualities. The contrast of the current world we live in and the one before Covid 19 is clearly shown in the documentary but Pope Francis' work never stopped regardless. He is shown battling issues like LGBT rights, climate change, immigration, among others, while trying to make the world a better place. I can't help but feel inspired and humbled from his work and legacy.
Film Rating: 5 STARS
2. The Way I See It - Directed by Dawn Porter
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For anyone who feels nostalgic towards the years of Presidency of Barack Obama and First Lady Michele Obama, this documentary is for you. I cried watching it as I was moved with every footage, every picture and every act of kindness shown to the world from President Obama. The film was based on the bestselling book by photographer Pete Souza who acted as the official photographer for Presidents Ronald Raegan and Barack Obama. He captured the true essence of Obama's office and showed through his photographs the humility, empathy and power of a true leader. As I watched the film, I was able to get a better insight and understanding for him as a political leader, father, husband and a human being.
Film Rating: 5 STARS
3. I'm Your Woman - Directed by Julia Hart
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I absolutely fell in love with this coming of age film about the strength of one woman and single mother left to fight for her and her baby's safety. As a mother and woman myself, I love to see strong women portrayed in films and their development as they take on life's challenges. Rachel Brosnahan did an incredible joy playing this complicated woman who displayed true and raw emotions like fear, denial, strength, love. The film was set in the 1970s and it puts Rachel's character to the test after she is betrayed by her husband and her life has been endangered. I couldn't help but admire her character and her flaws, as well as her qualities, as Julia Hart successfully directed this deeply felt film and what it takes to survive as a woman not just in the 1970s but also in today's day and age. The film will be available on Amazon Prime on December 11.
Film Rating: 5 STARS
For more on the SCAD Film Festival, visit: https://filmfest.scad.edu/.
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