Big Sonia (2016)

In the last store in a defunct shopping mall, 91-year-old Sonia Warshawski - great-grandmother, businesswoman, and Holocaust survivor - runs the tailor shop she's owned for more than thirty... See full summary »

Directors:

Todd Soliday, Leah Warshawski

Writer:

Eric Frith (story)

Stars:

Sonia Warshawski, SuEllen Fried, Caroline Kennedy

7 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Sonia Warshawski	...	Herself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
SuEllen Fried	...	Herself
Caroline Kennedy	...	Herself
Regina Kort	...	Herself
Debbie Warshawski	...	Herself
Morrie Warshawski	...	Himself

Storyline

In the last store in a defunct shopping mall, 91-year-old Sonia Warshawski - great-grandmother, businesswoman, and Holocaust survivor - runs the tailor shop she's owned for more than thirty years. But when she's served an eviction notice, the specter of retirement prompts Sonia to revisit her harrowing past as a refugee and witness to genocide. A poignant story of generational trauma and healing, BIG SONIA also offers a laugh-out-loud-funny portrait of the power of love to triumph over bigotry, and the power of truth-telling to heal us all.

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Plot Keywords:

woman | holocaust | prison | leopard print | fashion | 

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Taglines:

Survivor. Grandmother. Diva.

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Genres:

Documentary | Family | History

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 November 2016 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$212,471, 17 May 2018

Company Credits

Production Co:

Inflatable Film, True Productions, KC Film Office

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Don't miss this film.

As harrowing as it is to face the inhumanity of our species, I feel we need to continue to do so. The beauty of this compelling and lovingly created film allows us to turn a lens on the worst of our history. It was stunning to find areas to uplift our spirits while dealing with the most despicable acts imaginable. Bravo Sonia! You bring light and hope to all who's paths you cross.