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Higher Ground (2011)

Higher Ground (2011)
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Actress Vera Farmiga makes her feature directorial debut with this adaptation of Carolyn S. Briggs' autobiography, This Dark World: A Memoir of Salvation Found and Lost. Haunted by a low sense of self-worth ever since her childhood in the 1960s, Corrine finds her happy family falling apart by the time she reaches high school, and seeks comfort in the arms of talented young guitarist Ethan. Later compelled to join a tight-knit fundamentalist community that offers both security and spiritual nourishment, Corrine and Ethan discover a sense of peace that ultimately proves short-lived once the more conservative tenets of the congregation start to take priority. Her illusions of the ideal faith-based community shattered, Corrine begins to question her entire belief system as her life starts to unravel once again. Joshua Leonard and John Hawkes co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Joshua Leonard, Norbert Leo Butz, (more)
Director(s):
Vera Farmiga
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Higher Ground

Actress Vera Farmiga makes her feature directorial debut with this adaptation of Carolyn S. Briggs' autobiography, This Dark World: A Memoir of Salvation Found and Lost. Haunted by a low sense of self-worth ever since her childhood in the 1960s, Corrine finds her happy family falling apart by the time she reaches high school, and seeks comfort in the arms of talented young guitarist Ethan. Later compelled to join a tight-knit fundamentalist community that offers both security and spiritual nourishment, Corrine and Ethan discover a sense of peace that ultimately proves short-lived once the more conservative tenets of the congregation start to take priority. Her illusions of the ideal faith-based community shattered, Corrine begins to question her entire belief system as her life starts to unravel once again. Joshua Leonard and John Hawkes co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
Vera Farmiga
Writer(s):
Tim Metcalfe, Carolyn S. Briggs
Producer(s):
Carly Hugo, Renn Hawkey, Jon Rubinstein
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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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    Oscar P.

    Wasn't sure at first if this was a christian movie or not. And as the movie moved I figured the point of the movie was that many people get so caught up in their religion that they lose their common sense.

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    PAMELA S.

    Just too rambling and confusing, more sexual than spiritual. Not worth the time.

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    Ann C.

    An unusual, fascinating film. It's all about a believer who wants to feel the mystical Holy Spirit in her life. But as hard as she prays, the experience eludes her. Vera Farmiga stars in the film, which she also directs. The story never makes fun of her character Corinne or her fellow believers, yet it's probably a stretch for viewers who have never attended a fundamentalist church. I thought the vintage clothing that the cast wears--purchased from thrift shops--was perfect for the story.

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