| “90 is the new 40!” Hats Off profiles the
beauty and eccentricities of an extraordinary woman, 93-year-old actress
Mimi Weddell. With the style and grace of Katharine Hepburn, the smoky
wit and wisdom of Dorothy Parker, and her own personal philosophy, "rise
above it," Mimi is truly an iconic American original, rising above the
mundane and difficult confines of her own daily life to reach for the
stars and fulfill her dreams. Shot over the course of 10 years, Hats Off
covers a time span when most seniors are planning their funerals and
estate bequests. Instead, Hats Off follows the breathtaking pace of
Weddell, a bohemian free spirit now forced to share her east side
Manhattan apartment with her two more traditionally-minded grown
children and a grandchild. Like most families, their relationship is
complex, and the mother-daughter/mother-son dynamic adds a fascinating
layer of depth to an already compelling and entertaining film. |
