The Story
During the historic Texas summer drought of 2011, a spirited daughter returns home from college to work on the family farm — just as it falls on hard times.
"If you had a Mother, you'll care, and cry."
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The Family
Three people, one house, and everything left unsaid between them.
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Mother — portrait
The Mother
Faith worn soft by years of holding everything together.
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Father — portrait
The Father
A man measuring his life against the rain that won't come.
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Daughter — portrait
The Daughter
Home again, and not sure which version of herself belongs there.
2019
Recognition
Austin Film Festival
Mourning Doves was a Second Round Selection at the Austin Film Festival in 2019 — the year Mary Anzalone was also accepted into The Playwrights Welcome Program, launched by Marsha Norman.
The Playwright
Mary Anzalone
Mary Anzalone
An American film and theater actor from Central Texas, best known for her poetic monologue turned short film Smoke & Mirrors and her stage plays Time's Up and Mourning Doves.
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