From FLARE Magazine Film Spotlight, May 2008

"The Stone Angel tells the unconventional life story of a 90-year-old woman, Hagar Shipley (Ellen Burstyn), coming to terms with her life and imminent death. As she reflects on her past, the audience is introduced to her in various stages of life. Through a series of flashbacks we see Hagar transform from a young bride (who is disowned by her father for marrying outside of her class) into a dissatisfied wife and mother and, finally, into an ailing senior searching for meaning and forgiveness. It's a touching drama that will make Canadians proud as it's based on the best-selling novel by Margaret Laurence, directed by Canuck director Kari Skogland and stars some of our finest homegrown talent including Kevin Zegers, Ellen Page and brilliant newcomer Christine Horne (who plays the young Hagar)."

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