Olympia (2018)

In the intimate and emotive style of Albert Maysles' Iris, Olympia (2018) unveils an unflinching portrait of a woman forging her unique path with a fierce creative spirit. The film intimately explores Olympia Dukakis' journey from resisting her traditional Greek mother's old-world views to boldly embracing her powerful sexuality amidst the upper-crust society of Boston University. Unwilling to wait for opportunities to come knocking, she takes the reins and establishes her own theatre company in New Jersey. Olympia's life unfurls through an engrossing narrative that masterfully interweaves past and present. The film's true brilliance lies in the unguarded honesty with which she opens herself to the audience, peeling back layers to reveal her authentic self. As attested by fellow thespians Laura Linney, Diane Ladd, Whoopi Goldberg, and Austin Pendleton, Olympia's "open and crazy" demeanor is in fact the testament of her absolute sanity. This documentary offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a professional from a working-class background, an actor with an extraordinary intuitive prowess, and a woman who has touched hearts worldwide. The film reaches a poignant climax on the steps of the Dukakis' simple ancestral home in Lesbos, Greece, where Olympia's personal and professional journeys beautifully converge. Brimming with raw emotion and profound insights, Olympia is an unforgettable documentary that rekindles the viewer's passion for drama and life itself. It's a profound visual experience that is as illuminating as the woman it portrays.

Olympia is a documentary movie featuring Lainie Kazan.

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