Is a parent responsible for the secret darkness of their child?
Is it possible to see the humanity in someone who represents your greatest pain? Mass(2021)
and Martha Plimpton provide a searing look at the different ways parents process trauma—one through restless inquiry, the other through a brittle, defensive silence. Beyond the Headlines Is a parent responsible for the secret darkness
The 2021 film Mass is a profound, minimalist drama that explores the complex aftermath of a school shooting through a single conversation between two sets of parents. Directed and written by Fran Kranz in his directorial debut, the film features a small but powerhouse cast, including Ann Dowd, Martha Plimpton, Jason Isaacs, and Reed Birney. the other through a brittle