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Mary and Martha

Mary and Martha

Drama
2013, Movie, 1h 30min
Wealthy American housewife Mary Morgan takes her bullied son George out of school for home education,including a trip to Southern Africa. Whilst in Mozambique George is bitten by a mosquito which crawls through a hole in his net and dies of malaria. After his funeral at home Mary feels a compulsion to return to Africa where she meets English woman Martha O'Connell,whose 24 year old son Ben, a teacher with voluntary service overseas,has also died of malaria. Ben gave his net to one of his pupils,believing adults cannot catch malaria. The two women are shocked to see the high death rate caused by the disease and,whilst Martha stays in Africa as a voluntary helper,Mary petitions the American government to change things. Martha turns up at Mary's house unannounced and,helped by Mary's ex-diplomat father,they address a senate committee on health spending,persuading them to do more to combat malaria. They meet with some success though a coda states that much more can be done.
Country: South Africa,United States,United Kingdom
Director:
Phillip Noyce
Cast:
James Woods,
Frank Grillo,
Hilary Swank,
Brenda Blethyn
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Phillip Noyce
Director
James Woods
As Mary's Father
Frank Grillo
As Peter
Hilary Swank
As Mary
Brenda Blethyn
As Martha
Sam Claflin
As Ben
Stephanie Faracy
As Head of Committee
Peter Jurasik
As Pastor

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Mary and Martha is a powerful and inspiring film that tells the story of two women who form an unlikely bond after losing their sons to malaria. Despite their different backgrounds, they come together to take on the system and fight against this deadly disease that has claimed countless lives in Africa. With a strong cast, including Hilary Swank and Brenda Blethyn, the film is a poignant reminder of the impact that malaria has on families and communities around the world. It is a call to action, urging viewers to join the fight against this preventable and treatable disease.

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