Documentary
United States of America
Olympia is a documentary film that follows the life and career of Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis. Through a mix of interviews with Dukakis herself, her family, friends, and colleagues, as well as archival footage and film clips from her various stage and screen performances, the film explores Dukakis's life and legacy as one of New York's most beloved and influential actors.
The documentary delves into Dukakis's early days growing up in a Greek-American family in Massachusetts, and follows her move to New York City in the 1950s to pursue acting. It chronicles her early struggles as an actor, her work with the prestigious Shakespeare in the Park theater company in the 1960s and 1970s, and her breakthrough roles in films like Steel Magnolias and Moonstruck in the 1980s.
Through interviews with her peers, fans, and family members, the film also examines Dukakis's unabashed passion for acting and her deep commitment to social and political causes. It highlights her tireless work as an advocate for LGBTQ rights and for women's health, and explores how her personal struggles with addiction and depression have shaped her life and career.
Full of behind-the-scenes interviews and footage, Olympia is a heartwarming and inspiring portrait of a woman who has become a true icon of the American stage and screen. It offers a rare glimpse into the life of an artist who has transformed the way we think about acting and who continues to inspire generations of actors and audiences alike.
