Georgia (1995)

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Synopsis of Georgia

An unflinching drama of frustrated ambition and troubled siblings, Georgia examines the relationship between a self-destructive, would-be rock singer and her sister, a successful folk musician. Sadie (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is the younger, more troubled sister, a wild child with a taste for reckless behavior, from her dangerous romances to her attachments to drugs and alcohol. Hopping between low-rent clubs, Sadie struggles to make it from gig to gig, delivering rawly emotional performances that lack technical skill. Her repeated career failures drive her further into addiction, sending her life into a downward spiral. Ultimately, she is forced to seek help from her sister Georgia (Mare Winningham), who is everything Sadie is not: married, financially secure, and blessed with a smooth voice that has won her popular success. A clash of seemingly opposite personalities follows, as Georgia attempts to help Sadie without becoming damaged herself. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

118 mins

Complete Cast of Georgia

Director(s):

Ulu Grosbard

Writer(s):

Barbara Turner

Producer(s):

Ulu Grosbard, Barbara Turner, Jennifer Jason Leigh

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Brief Nudity, Adult Language, Not For Children)

• 1995 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Actress
• 1995 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Actress - Runner-up
• 1995 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Actress

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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