Saturday (2025)
Independent, thrifty and fun: A mother and daughter’s Saturday ritual.
Filmmaker Jessica Hall’s sister Katherine manages her intellectual disability by leading an independent, creative, and joyful life. Every Saturday, Katherine and her mother, Frances, share a cherished routine: thrifting, browsing the hardware store and working side by side on their intricate miniature-house projects. Saturday documents their story, blending present-day moments with intimate home movies that trace their immigration journey and family history. With warmth, creativity and quiet resilience, the film celebrates Katherine’s independence and the powerful bond between mother and daughter.
Director: Jessica Hall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: February 7, 2025
Screenplay
Editing: Hart Snider
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jessica Hall
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Saturday about?
- Filmmaker Jessica Hall’s sister Katherine manages her intellectual disability by leading an independent, creative, and joyful life. Every Saturday, Katherine and her mother, Frances, share a cherished routine: thrifting, browsing the hardware store and working side by side on their intricate miniature-house projects. Saturday documents their story, blending present-day moments with intimate home movies that trace their immigration journey and family history. With warmth, creativity and quiet resilience, the film celebrates Katherine’s independence and the powerful bond between mother and daughter.
- Who directed Saturday?
- Saturday was directed by Jessica Hall.
- How long is Saturday?
- Saturday has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Saturday?
- Saturday is a Documentary film.
- Where was Saturday produced?
- Saturday was produced in Canada.