This is based on the true story of Donna Martino, ‘Stronger Than Pretty’. A young mother’s “American Dream” turns into a living nightmare until she finds the inner strength to hear a voice she hadn’t heard before: her own. Donna: Stronger Than Pretty, featuring Kate Amundsen (“Shameless”) in a memorable performance, is available on all major streaming platforms via Gravitas Ventures.
This is a romantic tragedy and an unlove story, that spans three decades in the life of a gentle young woman, Donna, as she tries to live up to the traditions and expectations of her Italian roots and the “American Dream”. That dream becomes a living nightmare and nearly breaks her until she finds the silent force of her inner voice and breaks free from a husband who refuses to be responsible to her, himself, their family, or even his own dreams. This is a well-executed film that tells a powerful and thought-provoking story compassionately.
Speaking about the film, Director Jaret Martino said, “This film, dedicated to my loving mother, Donna, whose bravery, sacrifice, smile, and heart have shaped the man I am today, was realized to be used as a tool to inspire and empower other families to try to break free of negative conditioning, stereotypes, patterns, and cycles. It honors the strength of women all over the world and hopefully, it will also encourage men to acknowledge and share their emotions with the women and children who love them.”
Co-written by Martino and Pat Branch, the movie also stars Catherine Daddario (“The Good Fight”), Sandy Bainum, and Steve Barkman.
Movie Rating: 4 stars.
Movie Rating Guide
1 Star = Unwatchable
2 Stars = Cannot Recommend
3 Stars = Great for the Fans
4 Stars = A Solid Movie
5 Stars = Must Own (DVD/Stream Download)
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