SYNOPSIS: Feisty firecracker Hagar Shipley has lived an unconventional life. Her passionate heart has always ruled her head and her choices have put her at odds with family and friends. With her life nearly behind her, she sets out in search of a way to reconcile herself to her turbulent past. Through her reflections we come to know a passionate and rebellious young bride, her love for her two sons, the freedoms she claimed, and the joys she denied herself. Based on the best selling novel by Margaret Laurence.

The Stone Angel takes home two Genie Awards

Posted At : April 16, 2009 5:49 PM | Posted By : THE STONE ANGEL
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The Stone Angel took home two statues at the 29th Annual Genie Awards held in Ottawa, Canada on April 4th. "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role" went to Ellen Burstyn. Composer John McCarthy received the award for "Achievement in Music - Original Score". The wins came from a total of four Stone Angel nominations, which included "Achievement in Art Direction/Production Design" for Production Designer Rob Gray and "Achievement in Cinematography" for Director of Photography Bobby Bukowski.

Read Winnipeg Free Press coverage of The Stone Angel Genie wins:

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/entertainment/arts/film-critics-box-office-agree-on-us-42868627.html?viewAllComments=y

For more information on the 29th Annual Genie Awards visit:

www.genieawards.ca