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Francine

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Francine is released from prison and settles down in a small town. She is unable to regain a foothold in society and turns to animals for comfort.
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Moira MacDonald Seattle Times 01/03/2013
2/4
While it's audacious on the part of the filmmakers (and of Leo) to keep Francine at arm's length from us, it makes the film a frustrating experience. Go to Full Review Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune 11/14/2012
3/4
Francine portrays a woman on the socioeconomic margins and the sort of fiscal cliff that personalizes the phrase no politician can avoid these days. Go to Full Review Ben Sachs Chicago Reader 11/08/2012
Brian M. Cassidy and Melanie Shatzky, documentary makers trying their hand at drama, inspire a certain voyeuristic fascination toward the character but rarely sympathy. Go to Full Review Brent Simon Shockya.com 10/08/2012
C-
Caught up in its own self-satisfied metaphor, its blank canvas and broadly sketched melancholic tones an empty vessel for those who would automatically turn the personal into the political. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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10/21/2012 Melissa Leo is always fabulous, but this movie didn't have enough to the story to really understand her character. See more 10/15/2012 Melissa Leo gives a strong performance, saying a great deal with body language where her character does not have much dialogue. If you have ever felt like an outsider--particularly if you've ever felt like you like animals more than you do people--you will get this film. I saw it at the New Orleans Film Festival, where it wore a jury prize. See more 10/01/2012 melissa leo proving yet again what raw delivery she's capable of... just too bad we weren't allowed to connect with her character enough not to lose patience with her. See more 03/19/2012 A harsh look at the reality of an ex-convict, Francine (Melissa Leo), adjusting to life outside of prison in a small lakeside town. A rough watch, but a well told story nonetheless. This is a strong character piece and may seem slow to most movie goers, but as heartbreaking as the film is, it delivers and leaves you somewhat beside yourself to think about your own choices. See more Read all reviews
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Brian M. Cassidy

Director

Melanie Shatzky

Director

Melissa Leo

Francine

Barbara Sebring-Forman

Hellen

Keith Leonard

Ned

Victoria Charkut

Linda
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Movie Info

Synopsis Francine is released from prison and settles down in a small town. She is unable to regain a foothold in society and turns to animals for comfort.
Director
Brian M. Cassidy, Melanie Shatzky
Producer
Joshua Blum, Katie Stern
Screenwriter
Brian M. Cassidy, Melanie Shatzky
Distributor
Factory 25
Production Co
Washington Square Films, Pigeon Projects
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 12, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2013
Runtime
1h 14m