Movie Review by Bob Blattel
Byron, a retired character actor with dementia, agrees to a final performance in his local summer theater. The new director, unaware of the actor's condition, must be kept in the dark. The staff and cast of the show work together to ensure a memorable final curtain call for Byron at his beloved hometown theatre.
This extremely touching film is an absolute joy to watch!
The Father and the Bear
is another A+ independent film I discovered through the
SLIFF
, and I can't recommend it enough. It's a triple threat with great acting, directing, and writing.
Incidentally, writer and director
John Putch
based the story on the hometown theater where his father was artistic director. As a child, Putch also performed there as did his mother
—
Jean Stapleton
of
All in the Family
fame.
Don't delay
renting
Putch's movie (and moving!) tribute to his mother and father.
Grab your popcorn and enjoy!
