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Sharon Gless in
HANNAH FREE
Wednesday, July 1
8:00pm

Starring Sharon Gless (Queer as Folk, Cagney & Lacey) in a tremendous performance, Hannah Free tells the story of a decades-long love affair between Hannah - an adventurous, butch lesbian with gruff charm - and Rachel, a pristine, married homemaker with a religious upbringing. Set in a present day nursing home, Hannah is forbidden from seeing the Rachel, due to her not being “family.”

Through a series of flashbacks and past incarnations that Hannah imagines in her old age, the viewer is treated to the passionate beginnings of their relationship, which was both tumultuous and enduring. Hannah manages to convey the introspection that comes with age, while still being spunky and sharp. Though Hannah is out and unashamed while Rachel is much more reserved, both characters are revealed to be courageous in entirely different ways.

The film easily questions matters of same-sex partners’ rights, the definition of family and the difficulties surrounding seeing your loved ones become old and fragile. Together from childhood, Rachel and Hannah’s relationship is multi-layered and poignant — sometimes an entire lifetime isn’t even long enough to be with the person you love.

Directed by Wendy Jo Carlton / USA / 2009 / 89 minutes

All Seats $8.50

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