A Light Beneath Their Feet

Series/Themes: Featured, Mental Health, Political and Social Issues, Spotlight Screenings

Genre: Drama

Film Year: 2015

Locations: USA

Film Length: 90 min.

Director: Valerie Weiss

Featuring: Taryn Manning, Madison Davenport, Maddie Hasson

A Light Beneath Their Feet follows a family coping with the mother’s bipolar disorder. Gloria (Manning, Orange is the New Black) is a young mother struggling with the looming departure of her daughter, Beth. Beth battles with the decision of whether to remain the stable rock in her mother’s life or to go to her dream college across country. When Beth embarks on a rough journey to self-awareness, Gloria is left to become anxious and manic. As they take their own paths, they fight together for a healthier interdependence. Discussion with director Valerie Weiss, producer Jeffrey Loeb, and actor Maddie Hasson

Thursday, November 5
6:00 PM
UVA : Newcomb Hall Theater
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A Light Beneath Their Feet follows a family coping with the mother’s bipolar disorder. Gloria (Manning, Orange is the New Black) is a young mother struggling with the looming departure of her daughter, Beth. Beth battles with the decision of whether to remain the stable rock in her mother’s life or to go to her dream college across country. When Beth embarks on a rough journey to self-awareness, Gloria is left to become anxious and manic. As they take their own paths, they fight together for a healthier interdependence. Discussion with director Valerie Weiss, producer Jeffrey Loeb, and actor Maddie Hasson

 UVA : Newcomb Hall Theater Virginia Film Festival info@virginiafilmfestival.org

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