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Spotlight

2011 | 85 min | Narrative Feature

Directed by: James Ponsoldt

USA

East Coast Premiere

Cast & Credits

Screenwriters: Susan Burke, James Ponsoldt
Producers: Jonathan Schwartz, Andrea Sperling, Jennifer Cochis
Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul, Octavia Spencer, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Mary Kay Place

Program Notes

Mary Elizabeth Winstead delivers a career-making performance as Hannah, one half of an alcoholic couple with Aaron Paul (TV’s BREAKING BAD). After Hannah hits an all time low—puking in front of her first grade students—her colleague Dave (Nick Offerman, TV’s PARKS & RECREATION ) encourages
her to seek help with his AA group. Making progress, she bonds with Jenny, a fellow alcoholic turned baker played by Academy Award® winner Octavia Spencer (THE HELP). However, her new sobriety places her marriage in peril. A surprisingly funny and honest look at addiction and recovery, director James Ponsoldt breathes new life and poignancy to an oft-told story.

About the Director

James Ponsoldt was raised in Athens, Georgia, and graduated from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Film. His feature films are OFF THE BLACK (06) and SMASHED (12).



Fri, Oct 05, 7:00PM
UA East Hampton Theater 1
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UA East Hampton Theater 1