Based on a true story and filmed in the Midwest where it really happened, Lynch’s eighth feature depicts the true story and journey of 73-year-old Alvin Straight (Oscar-nominated Farnsworth) who travels from Iowa on a John Deere lawn mower to visit his estranged brother in Wisconsin. Although not entirely without its idiosyncrasies, this G-rated departure from Lynch’s sometimes shocking subject matter, reveals his genuine versatility as a director. The Straight Story is also a triumph for producer and co-writer Mary Sweeney, who will join us in person for a post-screening discussion.
