Ginger

Ginger is the story of how someone can overcome horrible news with the love and support of family and friends. The story shows how a survivor can take a bad situation, and grow from it to start a new chapter in their life. This movie and story inspires us to work to become the best that we can be, regardless of the cards we are dealt in life.

I loved this film! It struck such a great balance of humor and seriousness. I laughed, I cried, I watched it again!

Many of us take life for granted, most people live their entire life and have never lived. This film is a reminder that learning to live is the greatest mystery of life. Also, this film made me cry and laugh which is not easy.

I'm not big on writing movie reviews, but this film definitely deserves it. In a good way! The dialogue was natural and contemporary, cinematography masteful, and the overall tone touching and realistic. I thoroughly enjoyed the lead actors, they bring the characters to life in a way that makes you want to go grab a beer with them. To capture filmmaker Melissa Boratyn's reflections on her personal journey in this way is bittersweet. Bitter because of what she has gone and is going through. Sweet because now countless women that are...existing, thriving, or maybe suffering from breast cancer have this film that portrays what the struggle can be like. I highly recommend taking time to sit and pay attention to this film.

Seldom is this topic told with such authenticity, understanding and sincerity. No fanfare of triumphant human will or bulls**t emotional manipulation. A delightful character caught in a dynamic and emotionally challenging situation and forced to make some decisions she is ill-prepared to make. The true treasure of this film amongst many is the performance of Susan Gordon. An actress I was not familiar with prior to this viewing. Her performance is sublime and obviously motivated by a desire for authenticity and a desire to show respect for the subject matter and the people who have travelled this path. A tough subject well told.