Movie spotlight
Deborah
Created by Antonio Rezza using an auto-timer and edited in the video camera, it describes selfishness and one-sided relationships. The only person who listens to everyone else’s problems ends up sopressing himself before the eyes of his confidantes/ executioners.
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Plot Summary
A successful businesswoman, Deborah, returns to her hometown after her mother's death to settle her estate. While there, she uncovers unsettling secrets about her family's past and her own identity, leading her on a quest for the truth. As she delves deeper, she realizes that the comfortable life she left behind was built on a foundation of lies and deception. Deborah must confront painful revelations and make difficult choices about her future.
Critical Reception
Deborah received mixed reviews, with critics often praising the performances of Connie Sellecca and Peter Gallagher, but finding the plot predictable and somewhat melodramatic. Audiences generally found it to be a serviceable made-for-television drama with an engaging mystery element.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lead performances, particularly Connie Sellecca's portrayal of a woman uncovering family secrets.
Criticized for a somewhat formulaic and predictable mystery plot.
Seen as a typical, if somewhat dramatic, television movie of the era.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this made-for-television film, but general sentiment suggests it was a decent watch for those who enjoy family dramas with a touch of mystery, though it may not stand out as a groundbreaking piece of cinema.
Fun Fact
This made-for-television movie was based on the novel of the same name by mystery author Rosemary Harris.
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