Women Talking

Women Talking is a riveting drama inspired by a real historical event among the Mennonite men and older boys who were abusing their women. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling their reality with their faith. For years, men had occasionally drugged the women of their community and sadly raped them. The truth sets these Mennonite women free as they start to talk out loud about their oppressive situations. Through the backstory, we see a community of women come together to figure out how they might move forward to build a better life for themselves and their children. All women face the unbearable decision to stay and fight or leave. As they work to find their voices doing nothing is not an option. The stellar cast includes Clair Foy, Frances McDormand and Ben Whishaw. [2022, US, 104 min, Rating: PG-13] Susan Granger of SSG Syndicate writes, “Uncompromising monologues about sexual abuse and how solidarity is the key to survival...nominated for two Oscars this year.” Mike Scott of the Sunday Times says, “The film folds Old Testament timelessness with #MeToo topicality and a salting of dry-as-a-bone wisdom.” Venue: Cinema Art Theater. Presenter: Rehoboth Beach Film Society.