US EditionMovie Review: In 'My Dead Friend Zoe,' a dark comedy about PTSD
- The film 'My Dead Friend Zoe' addresses post-combat struggles using humor and playfulness, juxtaposed with trauma and sorrow.
- The film features a blend of comedy and horror, particularly in the interactions between characters who express discomfort with traditional therapy.
- Morgan Freeman plays the counselor in a mandatory group session for veterans, while Ed Harris portrays a character with early Alzheimer’s.
- In 'My Dead Friend Zoe,' soldiers confront PTSD with humor and sorrow.
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In 'My Dead Friend Zoe,' a dark comedy about PTSD
“My Dead Friend Zoe,” starring Natalie Morales and Sonequa Martin-Green, confronts a dark reality of post-combat struggle with as much humor and playfulness as it does trauma and sorrow. Director
"My Dead Friend Zoe" Interviews - Manny the Movie Guy
I quite enjoyed the funny and heartbreaking “My Dead Friend Zoe.” It tells the story of Merit (Sonequa Martin-Green) and her dead friend Zoe (Natalie Morales), both Afghanistan Army veterans, and their quest to celebrate life. From writer/director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, the film is a great homage to the sufferings of our heroes. “My Dead Friend The post “My Dead Friend Zoe” Interviews appeared first on Manny the Movie Guy.
Exploring Grief and Friendship in ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’
timesng.com: LOS ANGELES, February 26, 2025 — In the poignant film ‘My Dead Friend Zoe,’ a female Afghanistan veteran grapples with PTSD while navigating a complex relationship with her deceased best friend. The movie, set to be released in theaters on February 28, artfully combines dark themes with moments of levity. The story follows Merit, an […] This post Exploring Grief and Friendship in ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ appeared first on Exploring Grie…
My Dead Friend Zoe Review: A Story of PTSD With A Genre Twist
PLOT: Engaged in a mysterious relationship with wise-cracking (and dead) best friend from the Army, a female Afghanistan veteran reluctantly reunites with her estranged Vietnam vet grandfather at the family’s ancestral lake house. REVIEW: Cinema is often a great tool to showcase a subject matter that otherwise may not have gotten the time of day. Often our veterans are lauded as the heroes that they are yet a harsh reality sets in to what they o…
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