Sweeping Forward (2014)
Sometimes easier is harder.
Sweeping away stigma - tackling mental health issues through film. Bess Lavigne is a gifted curler who doesn't curl competitively, because of an anxiety disorder she's been afflicted with since childhood, and, who ultimately finds redemption while coaching four down-and-out women struggling with their own issues.
Director: Patricia MacDowell
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: August 29, 2014
Cast
- Anne-Marie Saheb - Bess
- Lydia Bouchard - Sally
- Bénédicte Gobert - Teresa
- Sharon James - Kate
- Mélanie Elliott - Geneviève
- Trevor Botkin - Sam
- Marc Fournier - Frank
- Jennifer Johnston - Shirley
- Marjolaine Lemieux - Dorothée
- Joël LeMay - Christopher
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Patricia MacDowell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sweeping Forward about?
- Sweeping away stigma - tackling mental health issues through film. Bess Lavigne is a gifted curler who doesn't curl competitively, because of an anxiety disorder she's been afflicted with since childhood, and, who ultimately finds redemption while coaching four down-and-out women struggling with their own issues.
- Who directed Sweeping Forward?
- Sweeping Forward was directed by Patricia MacDowell.
- Who stars in Sweeping Forward?
- Sweeping Forward stars Anne-Marie Saheb, Lydia Bouchard, Bénédicte Gobert, Sharon James, Mélanie Elliott, Trevor Botkin.
- How long is Sweeping Forward?
- Sweeping Forward has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).