The Stand Up Doll

The Stand Up Doll is a pretty remarkable documentary. The film is about the life and perspective of nearly 100 year old Risa Ingelfeld who has lived an incredibly full life. We meet Risa through director Evelyne Tollman, who is featured on camera as well, who developed a relationship with Risa and began filming with her about 15 years ago. I should note quickly that I've seen Evelyne Tollman's work as an actress in the film Somebody's Mother, which is also quite good. We learn a great deal about Risa in The Stand Up Doll, but what stands out the most is her remarkable spirit and zest for life given that she survived the Nazi invasion. If you are the type of person like me who really appreciates a deep look into the interesting lives of ordinary people who are, in fact, extraordinary, then give The Stand Up Doll a watch.

This is the reason documentaries exist - to share stories you didn't know you needed to know from people that have lived extraordinary lives.

The Stand Up Doll covers the very full life of Risa Ingelfeld, a Holocaust survivor, mother, singer, dancer and so much more. What will touch you the most will be her zeal for life.

Amazing work by Evelyne Tollman here, simply spectacular.

The stand up doll was truly a remarkable film. Director Evelyne Tollman Werzowa did a fantatic job drawing the audience in with the life story of Risa as she approaches her 100th birthday. Risa's back story of her family and friends gives us a gimple of the challenges she endured growing up and living through World War II and her transition to the United States. The music and editing were on point. A must see film.

What an amazing film about such a wonderful woman. The way she can take so much tragedy and still have so much joy is really very inspiring and honestly motivating. It really reminded me that I will be able to make it through the hardships in my own life. I just hope I can do so with as much grace as Risa.

Writer/Director Evelyne Tollman has simply made a remarkable film! That said, it goes to show how many truly remarkable people are among us if we take the time to engage, to listen to them tell their story. I highly suggest, recommend this gem of a film to all. A huge thumbs up from me!!