Julie Johnson, May 02, 2001 | 17th Annual Boston Gay & Lesbian Film/Video Festival

17th Annual Boston Gay & Lesbian Film/Video Festival

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Director

Bob Gosse

Year

2001

Run Time

94

min

Country

USA

Language

English

PROGRAM Time

minutes

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A New Jersey housewife is dissatisfied with her everyday life because she is smarter than she or anyone else knows. While taking a computer class, Julie discovers her abilities and finds the courage to make dramatic life changes. This is a story of realizing one�s potential and being willing to turn one�s life upside down to take a chance on finding happiness. Claire, Julie�s best friend, goes along with Julie�s secret quest and eventually moves in with her. Both women are on a search to realize their dreams and come to terms with their love for each other.

This film is presented in English with English subtitles.

Life is an endless cycle of cooking, laundry, and dishwashing for New Jersey housewife Julie Johnson (Lili Taylor). But Julie’s been nurturing a secret passion: a flair for scientific theory. Taking a huge step, Julie enrolls in a night class at a local high school—a decision that her best friend Claire (Courtney Love) supports. When Julie’s domineering husband strongly disapproves, Julie finally gets up the nerve to throw him out. Claire moves in while Julie and, together with Julie’s children, they form an unconventional but loving family—but lingering issues threaten to tear them apart. A story about self-discovery and shaky potential, Julie Johnson explores one woman’s desire to break free of other people’s expectations and the bravery required to pursue her dreams.

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