Canada / Feb 07, 2025 / Available Light Film Festival
Independent, thrifty and fun: A mother and daughter’s Saturday ritual.
13min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Filmmaker Jessica Hall’s sister Katherine manages her intellectual disability by leading an independent, creative, and joyful life. Every Saturday, Katherine and her mother, Frances, share a cherished routine: thrifting, browsing the hardware store and working side by side on their intricate miniature-house projects. Saturday documents their story, blending present-day moments with intimate home movies that trace their immigration journey and family history. With warmth, creativity and quiet resilience, the film celebrates Katherine’s independence and the powerful bond between mother and daughter.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Saturday |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | ONF | NFB |
| Official site | nfb.ca |
| Release date | 7 febbraio 2025 |
| Executive producer | Shirley Vercruysse |
| Production | Teri Snelgrove |
| Writer | Jessica Hall |
| Editing | Hart Snider |
| Assistant directors | Jessica Hall |
Release dates
Premiere
Digital
Canada / May 16, 2025
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