Pieces Of April Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the director and writer of Pieces of April?
A
Peter Hedges
This film marks Hedges’ directorial debut.
2
Q
What is the main plot of Pieces of April?
A
April attempts to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for her estranged family.
3
Q
Name two actors who star in Pieces of April.
A
- Katie Holmes (April)
- Patricia Clarkson (Joy, mother)
4
Q
In what year was Pieces of April released?
A
2003
5
Q
Fill in the blank: Pieces of April is a _____ film.
A
[comedy-drama]
6
Q
In Pieces of April, what moment did I find effective linked to the portrayal of a main character?
A
The revelation of the mother’s nude photographs before and after breast cancer.
7
Q
In Pieces of April, what is striking about the 2004 setting?
A
The absence of mobile phones, Google Maps and visible digital technology of any kind. Another era!
