Ended on 3/26/2009
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STEAM -
(unrated)
2007 - USA - English - 120 minutes - Fencesitter Films
Directed by: Kyle Schickner
Featuring: Ally Sheedy, Ruby Dee, Kate Siegel, Chelsea Handler, Alan Ritchson, Reshma Shetty
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 STEAM tells the stories of three very different women, at three different stages of life, who are linked only by the steam room of their local gym, where they go to escape their everyday lives. Single mom Laurie (a commanding Ally Sheedy) is still being manipulated by her slimy ex-husband. Doris (the mesmerizing Ruby Dee, Oscar-nominated for American Gangster), a recent widow, can no longer find much to live for, and is becoming increasingly isolated. Elizabeth (impressive newcomer Kate Siegel), a college freshman, is caught in her emotionless parents’ controlling grip. Initially, each woman seems impossibly stuck. But, suddenly, they reach a turning point, and a new relationship opens up unanticipated opportunities for change. Laurie, encouraged by her acerbic best friend, Jacky (Chelsea Handler, from TV’s Chelsea Lately), returns the attention of her son’s attractive, and much younger, football coach, Roy. Doris finds a companion in August, a charmer who wears down the walls she’s built up and reminds her that she’s still alive, even if her husband is not. Elizabeth experiences an awakening as she comes to terms with her sexuality when she meets the beautiful and politically active Niala. But when obstacles arise, can all three women discover the hidden strength within themselves to move forward, or will they instead retreat to the familiarity and safety of their old habits?
"Charming, rewarding film"
Meefers.com
"Editor's Pick"
Curve Magazine
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Users Comments
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by : lisa jones |
Date Added: 3/15/2009 11:04:06 AM  report this post |
i can't wait to see it. i got some alert on myspace that there was this premiere but living in nyc you get a bit jaded so i almost didn't chk it out. i am SO glad i did. i cannot wait to see this film. the trailer (behind the scenes video) on the film's site made me cry. amazing to have those generations, the power of life, living, truth, pain, loss, identity. as a child of the 80s myself i admit i will be more than hyper about seeing ally sheedy (!) but i also think that ruby dee anchoring a film is nothing but goodness and talent so you can't go wrong. not sure if i can actually attend the after party (i have to work the next day and i am almost 40, i may need sleep instead!) but i am thrilled to pay the $20 for at least the screening. i am going to be looking forward to it all week at work. that director seems poised for greatness just from what i've seen thus far. and as i writer i love thathe wrote it and is making it come to life. he clearly has a lot of insight. again, i am so psyched. best wishes to all...namaste, Lisa (i rated it 5 of 5 because i know it'll be that great!)
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by : Brenda |
Date Added: 9/3/2009 10:25:46 PMreport this post |
I saw this film at Newfest last year! Made me cry for days. So sweet
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