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Indie Darling Saint Frances is a
Realistic Look at
Female Empowerment
By Morgan Rojas for Cinemacy.com
In the first quarter of the 2020 film season,
there have already been a handful of films
that have commented on the complicated
topic of abortion and the residual emotional
turmoil that follows. Premature, Never Rarely
Sometimes Always, and Saint Frances are,
individually, compelling stories about three
women’s particular journeys. But together,
they act as a socio and political cinematic
revolution. The taboo surrounding abortion is
becoming lessened, and films like these are
opening up the conversation for women to feel
safe and, more importantly, seen. Screenwriter
and actor Kelly O’Sullivan vulnerably shares
her experience and life story in the indie darling
Saint Frances, playing in select theaters.
O’Sullivan plays Bridget, a 34-year-old
woman who finds herself stuck. Her current
relationship with a younger man (who is emotionally
mature) provides some sense of security,
but her new job as a nanny proves more difficult
than expected. Bridget doesn’t have the
maternal gene, and acting as a guardian to
the outspoken and mischievous six-year-old
Frances (Ramona Edith-Williams) is challenging.
Her frustration and desperation reach
their peak when Bridget finds out that she’s
pregnant, and decides that an abortion is
the right decision for her. As we all know,
“right” doesn’t necessarily mean “easy,” and
as Bridget struggles to make sense of her
situation, she finds compassion, acceptance,
and love through her growing friendship
with Ramona.
Director Alex Thompson and Kelly
O’Sullivan have collaborated seamlessly to
create a powerful portrait of a young woman’s
struggle without making her the victim of her
own life. We empathize with Bridget’s situation
and are amazed by her strength and conviction
to keep going. Replaying her past onscreen
must have been a delicate and cathartic journey,
and O’Sullivan nails the part of Bridget
perfectly. Not to be overlooked is firecracker
Ramona Edith-Williams, whose performance
can only be described as a revolution.
Saint Frances is an excellent reminder that
everyone’s path is different. Societal expectations
shouldn’t define your own life choices.
Bridget made a decision that was right for
Bridget, and we should all remember that
when it comes to our own lives. •
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