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Flesh Impact

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A 100-year-old woman arrives unannounced to audition for a Broadway play. Standing alone on stage, she begins to reveal strange truths about a life in the public eye and a woman the world thought it knew.

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Steve Pond TheWrap Sep 7, 2026
Flesh Impact is sweet and funny with an edge, convincing us that even blonde screen goddesses contain an inner Patti Smith ready to roar. Go to Full Review Rodrigo Perez The Playlist 4 days ago
B+
“Flesh Impact” may only last 22 minutes, but its emotional impact lingers far longer. It’s a beautiful, melancholy little film, and absolutely worth seeking out. Go to Full Review Hayley Croke Loud and Clear Reviews 5 days ago
3.5/5
Gyllenhaal’s film is both a clear love letter to those who dedicate their lives to the craft and an apology to those who waded the waters of the entertainment industry unprotected by the powers that be. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Maggie Gyllenhaal

Director

Ellen Burstyn

Very Old Woman

Dakota Johnson

Young Marilyn

Peter Sarsgaard

Director

Sepideh Moafi

Casting Director

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Screenwriter
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Movie Info

Synopsis A 100-year-old woman arrives unannounced to audition for a Broadway play. Standing alone on stage, she begins to reveal strange truths about a life in the public eye and a woman the world thought it knew.
Director
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Producer
William Green, Michelle Ross, Nicolette Spencer, Melissa Moore
Screenwriter
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Production Co
The Cut, Superprime, Innocean
Genre
Short, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
22m
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