Finn's Girl

Directors: Dominique Cardona and Laurie Colbert

Actors: Brooke Johnson, Gail Maurice, Maya Ritter, and Nathalie Toriel.

In A Nutshell: Dr Finn Jeffiries is a motorcycle-loving butch whose life is turned upside down following the death of her gay life partner.  Unable to juggle work and parenthood, Finn allows her angry pot smoking tween daughter Zelly to get out of control, as she throws herself head first into work at the abortion clinic and a new relationship. 

Annoying Qualities: Wall-to-wall dialogue between film’s characters spouting out every loaded keyword in the book – LESBIAN! BABY KILLER! STEM CELLS! NARCOTICS!

Memorable Quote:

“You shouldn’t be smoking dope until your brain cells develop. Otherwise, there’s nothing to destroy.”

– Dr Finn to daughter.

Made Me Feel: Like its possible to make a great film in Canada…on a Canadian budget.  Wowza!

You will like this film, if you liked: The L Word, Queer as Folk, Buffy.

Verdict: A well-made film with fresh perspective, FINN’S GIRL is likeable, entertaining, and thought provoking…as long as you give it a chance.

Go See This Film With: Your most liberal and most conservative two friends.  Then go out for drinks and debate racy topics to your heart’s content.