Frances

Jessica Lange's performance in the 1982's true life story of the actress Frances Farmer was beyond one of the best portrayed by an actress. She was completely dedicated and committed to the troubled life of Frances Farmer. Written by Eric Bergren, Christopher De Vore (whom also wrote 'Elephant Man') and Nicholas Kazan; they all did a superb job at creating excellent dialogue and silence at the perfect times to bring across this riveting Biographic-drama. Directed by Austrailian Graeme Clifford, we can see the careful planning and execution that went in to make this film as believable and truthfully jolting as possible. This film was nominated for 2 Oscars that year and went on to get awarded another 3 nominations and 4 wins.

With a budget of $5 million USD and a run-time of 140 minutes, this film was disturbing, melancholic and gave true insight into how Hollywood can scoop you up and spit you out! Also true to the nature of human beings when they display ugly emotions of greed, power and jealousy. Frances Farmer had everything in her favour until she wanted to break from the 'cookie-cutter-hollywood-mold'. Hollywood and her mother were her sworn enemies and what happened for 10 years of her life were inhumane and sensationally awful. To gain her freedom, she had to be seen and not heard and play the role that Hollywood wanted her to. We've seen this pattern over and over again and many starlets die young or  turn to a life of drugs to escape the prison of what their lives have become.

Phenomenal acting and heart-breaking story, the audience is left mesmerized by this shocking and compelling story. Certainly 'Journey with Jair' recommended. Another marvelous movie that is true-to-life and inspires us all.