I attended a private screening of the Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio last night. I would love to say I got to walk in on the red carpet, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. Those in attendance were mainly the Ryan family and their close friends. Others who came were there on behalf of their company or because they had a connection to the movie.
The film itself is really quite moving. Rather bittersweet, really. You find yourself cheering for Evelyn and secretly hating her husband while worrying for their children and their futures. All the while, you are aware that this is a true story. This really happened. It's exciting and scary and bright and dark all at the same time. It's almost unbelieveable that this woman could have won so many contests and that much of the time, the prizes she won would be exactly what they needed.
Clearly the film depicts an era that has long since passed. It's kind of interesting to watch and realize how different things are nowdays.....
in many different respects, actually.
If you get a chance, please don't miss this movie. Julianne Moore & Woody Harrelson do an outstanding job of telling the story of the Ryan family.
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