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Schism

  • 2008
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
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poster artwork by Joshua Werner
Drama

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

  • Director
    • John C. Lyons
  • Writer
    • John C. Lyons
  • Stars
    • Ruth Thoma Andrews
    • Karly Bender
    • Thomas H. Bennett
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
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    • Director
      • John C. Lyons
    • Writer
      • John C. Lyons
    • Stars
      • Ruth Thoma Andrews
      • Karly Bender
      • Thomas H. Bennett
    • 3User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Ruth Thoma Andrews
    • Martha
    Karly Bender
    • Kellie
    Thomas H. Bennett
    • Edward
    Lori Clapper
    • Elaine Dombrowski
    Scott Frisina
    • Tim
    Jennifer Hooper
    • Kristen
    Jacqueline Johnson
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    Don Kirsch
    • Roger McKenna
    Rhia Lyons
    • Jessica
    Courtney Mallen
    • Kathy
    Samuel McAuley
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    Amara Arielle Offhaus
    • Maria
    Dick Ropp
    • Rufus
    Craig Schneider
    • Bob Dombrowski
    Melissa Scott
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    Terrence Smith
    • Neil Woodard
    Charmalene Ulmer
    • Tammy
    Natalie Vindivich
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      WON: Best Narrative Feature award at the Spirit Quest Film Festival (2009)
    • Alternate versions
      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
    a quiet powerhouse
    Due to the patience of director John Lyons, a clinically menacing atmosphere, and the commanding performance of Terrence Smith, this quiet little film holds more emotional power than most released in any given year.

    'Schism' ignores the convention of the "issue" film and deals with mental distress, old age, ignorance, alienation and any other given number of textbook human afflictions with care and subtlety. A quality rare in the overly talky and self-purported "quirky" world of independent cinema.

    More importantly, this film could be a gateway to open discussion on topics suppressed in the dialogue of the elderly, the ill and their families.

    Be patient. It's worth it.
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    • Release date
      • April 17, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Erie, Pennsylvania, USA(Brevillier Village)
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      • Lyons Den Productions
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      • $6,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 36 minutes
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      • Color

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