Poppy Valentine (Katherine Waddell), a young circus performer who has grown up in her family's traveling circus, has never dreamed of what life would be like outside of its fences. However, now in her mid-20's and with more unwelcome responsibility weighing her down, she's desperate to figure out if this life is for her.
"One Day as a Lion" (R, 1 hour, 27 minutes, On Demand) This crime comedy, intended to be an homage to Quentin Tarantino and the Coen brothers, features Jackie Powers (Scott Caan), an inept hitman sent to take out a crafty debtor (J.K. Simmons). Succeeding only in irritating the debtor, Jackie goes on the run, taking a roadside diner waitress as hostage along the way; she turns out to be useful in rescuing Jackie from an unpleasant fate at the hands of his mob employer. With Frank Grillo, Taryn Manning, Virginia Madsen; written by Caan and directed by John Swab.
Katherine Waddell in "Balloon Animal". “Balloon Animal” (87 min, Unrated, but contains language, sexual content and drug use equivalent to a PG-13 rating). 5 out of 10 I’m not aware if small family-owned traveling circuses still exist. You think of them from the past, but for matters pertaining to a new film entitled “Balloon Animal,”
Not since before Roe v. Wade has access to choice encountered so many hurdles across so many US states. 2011 and 2012 saw a record-breaking number of abortion restrictions passed throughout the country. One of the states that led the charge was Virginia. With Virginia legislators attempting to pass everything from a Personhood amendment to transvaginal ultrasounds, Virginia quickly became ground zero in the fight for a woman's right to choose. Political Bodies documents the 3 pieces of legislation surrounding the debate, the legislators involved and the swift response from the women of Virginia. The film explores what happens when citizens fight for their reproductive rights and the determination it takes to stand up to one's government. Featured interviews from pro-choice activists including Shelley Abrams, Molly Vick, Tarina Keene and Rosemary Codding; pro-choice political figures including Katherine Waddell, Janet Howell, Jim Edmondson, David Englin; and pro-life politicia