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Hats Off

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Filmmaker Jyll Johnstone examines the life and work of 93-year-old actress Mimi Weddell.

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David Wiegand San Francisco Chronicle 08/22/2008
3/4
It's obviously not all because of her drive and determination, but we come away from Johnstone's film believing attitude may play a role in the theater of at least one woman's life. Go to Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 05/02/2008
3.5/5
If you're not tickled and stirred by the sight of her 95-pound frame kicking off sheets and leaping out of bed to answer a phone -- a gig, maybe! -- then shame on you. Go to Full Review Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter 04/09/2008
Although it's highly effective at conveying the amusing aspects of its subject's quirky personality, Hats Off is less than meaningful in terms of terms of getting under her skin. Go to Full Review Bill Gibron PopMatters 05/16/2008
2.5/5
Sometimes, a story is just not worth telling, and while Mimi's life is definitely an unusual one, it's not iconic. Go to Full Review Richard Horgan FilmStew.com 03/28/2008
A wonderful continuation of Johnstone's previous age-is-but-a-number twilight documentaries Martha & Ethel and Throwing Curves. Go to Full Review David Noh Film Journal International 03/28/2008
Johnstone, a friend of the family, maintains too discreet a distance from her subject. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/24/2008 As much as I realize she is not your typical grandmother, she still seemed normal, or at least as they, old people, really should be - active, somewhat angry, stylish, with a beautiful smile, and independent. And man, those hats are a stunner - nice habit. Mantra of the day: "Rise above it." See more 05/23/2008 I highly recommend this movie!!! See more 05/20/2008 Ordinary people can do ordinary things. See more Read all reviews
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Jyll Johnstone

Director

Jyll Johnstone

Producer

Michael Arlen Davis

Producer

Sophia E. Constantinou

Cinematographer

Ed Marritz

Cinematographer

Bill Weber

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Movie Info

Synopsis Filmmaker Jyll Johnstone examines the life and work of 93-year-old actress Mimi Weddell.
Director
Jyll Johnstone
Producer
Jyll Johnstone, Michael Arlen Davis
Production Co
Canobie Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Box Office (Gross USA)
$29.8K
Runtime
1h 24m