This documentary opened this year’s festival. It is the story of eight exotic dancers, using flashback footage from their on-stage performances and interviews with the aging stars. It was fun to watch; all of the ladies took great pride in their careers, in spite of the sexism and racism they endured during their lives.
There was even a Canadian star among the group.
We first meet Lee and his young nephew, Patrick, as they enjoy time together on Patrick’s father’s boat. You soon get the feeling that something terrible has happened in Lee’s past; it isn’t long into the movie before things get worse with the death of his brother, Patrick’s father. The back story unfolds, often without dialogue, but with dramatic music and silent footage.
Some have called the film sad, but I think melancholy may be a better description.
February 15, 2017
I’m sorry that Todd’s card is late this year but my virtual card will arrive on time. I wasn’t paying attention to my calendar and, in my mind, his birthday was at the end of the month.
I’m often playing in my scraps and it was fun to pull bits at random from the bin to make this card.
February 14, 2017
This is one of the patterns that I bought in Houston, along with the stand. It is also the first of anything that I have finished from that Houston trip. It was a lot of fun to make, and easier than I expected.
Pat received this for his Valentine’s gift, but not until after I had used it at my Guild’s miniature meeting today.