In Maia Scalia’s short film, His Mother, no love is fiercer than a mother’s protection of her child.
Julie (Bethany Anne Lind) is in her car frantically, trying to get to her son Harrison’s (Ben Irving) location. Learning of a situation at Harrison’s school, Julie is on hold with the police department. Not just the police but her attempts to reach Harrison and her husband are equally frustrating.
The entire short takes place in Julie’s car, and director Maia Scalia’s camera keeps the frantic flow of the movie, cutting from multiple angles to give us a sense of place within a cramped environment.
“…in her car, frantically trying to get to her son Harrison’s location.”
His Mother is all about Bethan Anne Lind’s performance as Julie. When your child is in danger—life-and-death danger—there is hardly a playbook for an actor to follow. Lind always has a sense of where Julie needs to be emotionally and escalates the situation masterfully from start to finish.
The subject of His Mother can often get mired in politics, but for me, the message is how I could have stepped in sooner. What could I do now as a parent to ensure this never happens to me or my child?
"…What could I do now as a parent to ensure this never happens..."
