Love, Danielle

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When Danielle (Devin Sidell), a happily married thirty-something, tests positive for a BRCA1 gene mutation, she learns that this puts her at a very high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Her older, smart-alecky sister Amy (Jaime King), is already undergoing chemotherapy for a breast cancer diagnosis. Danielle now must contemplate preemptively removing her “ticking time bomb” breasts and reproductive organs before cancer gets her, too. Thanks a lot, DNA! As she struggles with daily life and the decision-making process, she experiences flashbacks of her screwed up childhood with absent parents, bizarre anesthesia-induced dreams, and toxic confrontations with her recovering alcoholic mother (Lesley Ann Warren) and self-absorbed 70’s western TV star father (Barry Bostwick). Ultimately, Danielle must figure out how to prioritize her health and well-being by putting herself first. Directed by Marianna Palka, the heartfelt comedic drama is co-written by Steven Sears and Devin Sidell, based on Sidell’s real life experiences. The film also stars Michael Roark with Marianna Palka and Ian Owens. 79mins.

Host or Publisher USA Film Festival