Melissa: Mom and Me (2010)

Yael and Melissa met 7 year ago, while working as strippers in Japan. Yael an, Israeli photographer, filmed their blooming friendship. During the filming Melissa reviled the story of her abusive father, the story of her 3 abounded kids, and mostly her feeling of being lost in the world. In 2009 after meeting the film director Limor Pinhasov, they decided to travel to the USA and see how Melissa is doing today. Yael became a respected artist she married and seems to be well. In the USA we found Mellissa struggling one day at the time. The heart of this film is the powerful reunion of two courageous, sincere women.

Director: Yael Shachar, Limor Pinhasov
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:
Country: Israel
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

friendship, female friendship, stripper, woman director

More Films by Director: Yael Shachar, Limor Pinhasov
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melissa: Mom and Me about?
Yael and Melissa met 7 year ago, while working as strippers in Japan. Yael an, Israeli photographer, filmed their blooming friendship. During the filming Melissa reviled the story of her abusive father, the story of her 3 abounded kids, and mostly her feeling of being lost in the world. In 2009 after meeting the film director Limor Pinhasov, they decided to travel to the USA and see how Melissa is doing today. Yael became a respected artist she married and seems to be well. In the USA we found Mellissa struggling one day at the time. The heart of this film is the powerful reunion of two courageous, sincere women.
Who directed Melissa: Mom and Me?
Melissa: Mom and Me was directed by Yael Shachar, Limor Pinhasov.
How long is Melissa: Mom and Me?
Melissa: Mom and Me has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Melissa: Mom and Me?
Melissa: Mom and Me is a Documentary film.
Where was Melissa: Mom and Me produced?
Melissa: Mom and Me was produced in Israel.