The Rest I Make Up
Maria Irene Fornes, an influential playwright, navigates dementia with the help of a young writer, leading to a film project that celebrates her artistic legacy.
“The greatest playwright you've never heard of”
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Maria Irene Fornes, an influential playwright, navigates dementia with the help of a young writer, leading to a film project that celebrates her artistic legacy.
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Maria Irene Fornes, known as "America's Great Unknown Playwright," faces the effects of dementia that disrupt her writing. In 2018, director Michelle Memran documents Fornes's relationship with a young writer who helps revive her creativity. Their collaboration leads to a film project that honors Fornes's contributions to American theater. The film features intimate conversations and shared moments that reflect their friendship and Fornes's enduring artistic legacy.
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