“Applying sensitivity rather than sentimentality, the film assumes a feminine form in a traditionally masculine medium [helped by costume design from Natasha Hester]: elliptical and observational, as opposed to being driven by plot and action. Most movies feature clear-cut heroes in search of solutions within a given time frame, whereas “Earth Mama” aims to represent a situation that’s much broader than Gia, presenting an imperfect protagonist with no illusions of happily ever after. Leaf recognizes that whatever happens to Gia, the problem remains. Her portrait is intended to illuminate, and Nomore makes for a wonderful collaborator in this.”

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