Schism

Name: Schism
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008-04-17
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 8.9
Cast: Ruth Thoma Andrews, Karly Bender, Thomas H. Bennett

20082008
1h 36m

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After a hip injury as a result of a fall, Neil Woodard enters a nursing facility unhappy with the changes occurring in his life. Initially uncooperative and insistent that he will return hom... Read allAfter a hip injury as a result of a fall, Neil Woodard enters a nursing facility unhappy with the changes occurring in his life. Initially uncooperative and insistent that he will return home once he recovers, he deals with the reality of no longer being a priority in his family'... Read allAfter a hip injury as a result of a fall, Neil Woodard enters a nursing facility unhappy with the changes occurring in his life. Initially uncooperative and insistent that he will return home once he recovers, he deals with the reality of no longer being a priority in his family's life, but discovers comfort and friendship in the residents and staff. However, he soon ... Read all

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WON: Best Narrative Feature award at the Spirit Quest Film Festival (2009)

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An early 2008 film festival cut ran 109 minutes. Version can be found on the Limited Edition DVD release.

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8/10

Highly recommend this film; it's a story that stays with you days after viewing

This film takes a real life perspectives upon the aging process. The main character Neil, after breaking his hip, ends up in a nursing home. Throughout the film Neil struggles with this new life, and this new reality of needing constant assistance. Neil's children quickly become distant, this aspect of relationship the director does not shy away from, and it adds greatly to the depth of the film. Also explored is the aspect of forming new, endearing relationships in the nursing home, and the wrenching heartbreaks that go along with the aging process. Highly recommend this film; it's a story that stays with you days after viewing.

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