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and Martha Plimpton provide a searing look at the different ways parents process trauma—one through restless inquiry, the other through a brittle, defensive silence. Beyond the Headlines

delivers a heartbreaking performance as Linda, a mother trying to reconcile her love for her son with the monster the world saw. Mass(2021)

Because the film rarely leaves its four walls, the "action" is entirely emotional. The performances are universally acclaimed: and Martha Plimpton provide a searing look at

Is it possible to see the humanity in someone who represents your greatest pain? The performances are universally acclaimed: Is it possible

The 2021 film Mass is a profound, minimalist drama that explores the complex aftermath of a school shooting through a single conversation between two sets of parents. Directed and written by Fran Kranz in his directorial debut, the film features a small but powerhouse cast, including Ann Dowd, Martha Plimpton, Jason Isaacs, and Reed Birney.

The Unbearable Weight of Forgiveness: A Look at "Mass" (2021)