Presented in partnership with Women in Film Cincinnati, this four-part series focuses on films directed by women and celebrates leaders and pioneers both on screen and behind the camera.
MY DAYS OF MERCY
Directed by Tali Shalom Ezer, 2017, 108 minutes
The daughter of an inmate waiting execution, Lucy (Ellen Page) has spent eight years protesting the death penalty with her siblings outside state penitentiaries. She meets Mercy (Kate Mara) on the opposing side of a protest, and the two fall in love amid the complicated unfolding of truths for both women.
Mercy details a love story that transcends the divided culture that can grow around sensitive political issues, portraying an LGBT+ love within the context of a larger world. The relationship is but a part of the story, not the dominant force, and it doesn’t try to set boundaries on sexuality or define itself for the audience.
Israeli director Shalom Ezer’s Princess (2014) was awarded the Grand Prix at the Kiev International Film Festival and was honored as best debut feature at Raindance Film Festival. Her first feature made in the United States, My Days of Mercy was shot in Cincinnati. The film was produced both above and below the line by many strong women guided by Shalom Ezer in a collaborative and communal working experience where creativity and sensitivity thrived.
Our post-film discussion features My Days of Mercy contributors Karri O’Reilly (executive producer) and Amy Bradford (special effects). My Days focus puller and Women in Film Cincinnati member Amy Faust will moderate the discussion
FREE and open to the public. Reservations not required. Seating is limited and is first come, first served.
Cash bar available beginning at 6:00; beverages are permitted in the theater during screening.
Please enter the museum through the DeWitt entrance – visitors will meet in the Fath Auditorium.
2020/01/02 - 2020/01/02
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Each event will close with a discussion with guests from the community and invited guests, including filmmakers and scholars.
Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Parking: FREE. Bike Racks are available outside the Main Entrance of the Art Museum. Hook up to one of our Marcel Duchamp-inspired racks during your visit! Accessible Parking is available in our north parking lot, just past the main visitor parking lot and entrance. Wheelchair + Stroller Entry is available via our DeWitt Entrance, on the east side of the museum, near the accessible parking. Access to the Mary R. Schiff Library + Archives is available via our Castellini Foundation Entrance, just to the right of the main entrance on the west side of the building.