2 Lives in Pittsburgh

A must watch for anyone from Pittsburgh! The Burgh actually feels like a character in this movie. Truly an amazing film to see, especially when paired with a Q&A with the film-making team. Saw it at Film Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Film Festival!

The poignant message of acceptance and living your truth is beautifully paired with a hilarious cast. Some moments had me cracking up, while others brought tears to my eyes. The acting is excellent, though the child actor is a bit raw (as expected from a 12-year-old in their first proper role). I'm looking forward to recommending this film to everyone I know! Go see this movie!

How strange to turn on prime and see the street I lived on 50 years ago, the roads I traveled everyday and the place where I worked in the Seventies. It hasn't changed much. And all the over the top Pittsburgh gear. I know so many Steeler heads just like this guy, whose lives are a blue collar jobs, beer, football and toxic masculinity. Women, too. It's definitely a thing. The movie was very well done and captured the authenticity of people and was very moving. The grandma character was the best. Quirky and real. Odd choice of a girl to play the role, though, but I can see why it was done that way.

The film examines Silverman's character Bernie-a working class middle aged man in Pittsburgh who has to confront two conflicts in his life- his dying mother and his bias against his 8-year old child Matty who his trying to embrace himself and his gender as a girl. Well shot in Silverman's hometown of Pittsburgh, the film is well acted and a honest look at an average Joe who is forced to accept something he never realized. How, Silverman embraces his character's acceptance and chatharsis is handled with grace and conviction. It's a warm film and a compassionate/intelligent look at race, gender/and identity.

I was blown away how much I liked this movie. The acting was so good, the storyline really surprised me at the end. It is a heartwarming story about families and how to learn to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations. I am from Pittsburgh and it made me think about all the people I grew up With and this film Nailed Pittsburgh and peoples views. If it is at a film festival near you run to see it, don't walk!!!

I liked how the character's developed and continually surprised the audience in ways that were not expected. The Grandmother was the best for comedy and surprises. The father was a true Pgh guy.

Two Lives in Pittsburgh is both heartwarming and enjoyable. The characters explore who they are individually while prioritizing relationships - making them both relatable and likable. The movie was well done and so very Pittsburgh in the best ways possible.

I appreciated the range of scenes that illustrated the journey of both self discovery and acceptance, which included some natural missteps and beautiful moments. It's a great reminder that we are all human and mostly figuring things out on an ongoing basis. It's also a good illustration that no one can be reduced to just one trait or characteristic and that love means remaining open to different ideas and paradigm shifts.