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Mary and Martha (2013)

TV Movie  |  TV-PG  |   |  Drama  |  20 April 2013 (USA)
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Lux Haney-Jardine ...
Bongo Mbutuma ...
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Nokuthula Ledwaba ...
Sifiso Sihlangu ...
Little Paul
Kagiso Lediga ...
Zethu Dlomo ...
Katleho Ramaphakela ...
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Funeral Singer (as Beatrice Miller)
Mangaliso Ngema ...
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Hilary Swank stars as Mary and Brenda Blethyn stars as Martha, an American interior designer and British housewife who have little in common apart from the one thing they wish they didn't. When malaria strikes, the lives of these very different women change forever. They forge a deep friendship and embark on an epic journey of self-discovery to Africa, dedicating themselves to the cause of malaria prevention. Beginning to rebuild their lives, they show how ordinary people can make a difference and inspire positive change in the process. Enlisting the help of Mary's estranged father, a former politico, the two women beseech both the powers that be and ordinary people to get involved, realizing a shared responsibility to all the world's children. Written by HBO

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Two mothers connected by loss. Inspired by hope.

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In the local restaurant scene, the waitress speaks in Spanish while serving Mary and her son but Mozambique's official language is Portuguese. See more »

Quotes

[last lines]
Martha: So, number one, best day ever.
Mary: Every single moment George was alive.
Martha: And every single moment my Ben was alive.
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Connections

References Back to the Future (1985) See more »

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Black Ice
Co-Produced by Nalle Karlsson
Guitars by Nalle Karlsson
Performed by the North
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Inspiring
6 March 2013 | by (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews

This film was truly inspiring. It really changed my view on malaria, and really put into perspective how my life differs to others. Poor children are dying because of this horrible disease, and this film captures the awareness brilliantly. We are truly lucky to have live the lives we live, and this film proves that. I now put myself in others shoes before I react upon occurrences in my own life. Also, it meant a lot to me, because my mum knows "Ben's" mum, in real life. So having the thought in the back of my mind, that this story is true, really strengthens the realism. Yes, it makes it more sad, but all the more inspiring. The film is so well put together, and really thumps you with a whirlwind of emotion and sympathy. A very sad, but brilliant film. A must watch.


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