Worth (film)

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Worth
File:Worth (film).jpg
Official release poster
Directed bySara Colangelo
Written byMax Borenstein[1]
Based onWhat Is Life Worth?: The Unprecedented Effort to Compensate the Victims of 9/11
by Kenneth Feinberg (inspiration)
Produced by
[2]
Starring
CinematographyPepe Avila del Pino
Edited byJulia Bloch
Music byNico Muhly
Production
companies
  • MadRiver Pictures
  • Anonymous Content
  • Sugar23
  • Royal Viking Entertainment
  • Steeplechase Amusements
Distributed by
Release dates
  • 24 January 2020 (2020-01-24) (Sundance)
  • 27 August 2021 (2021-08-27) (United States)
Running time
118 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$106,645

Worth is a 2021 American biographical film written and co-produced by Max Borenstein and directed by Sara Colangelo. Based on the memoir by lawyer Kenneth Feinberg, the film depicts Feinberg's handling of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. It stars Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci, Amy Ryan, Tate Donovan, Talia Balsam, and Laura Benanti. The film premiered at 2020 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2020, where it was acquired by Netflix and Higher Ground Productions. The film was given a limited theatrical release in the United States on August 27, 2021, followed by a streaming release on Netflix on September 3.

Plot

The film opens with Kenneth Feinberg detailing the law's recognition of the monetary value of a person's life to his class at Columbia University. Some time later, the September 11 attacks occur. Feinberg is appointed the Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund while his law partner, Camille Biros, is appointed as his administrative deputy. Feinberg develops a rigid formula for each payout based on the victim's income, and is instructed that if he cannot convince at least 80 percent of the 7,000 estimated victims to sign on then they will be eligible to file a lawsuit which they may lose (as well as the pressure from the political administrations to save the airlines from being sued, leading to financial disaster). Feinberg is given until December 22, 2003, to accomplish this. At an introductory meeting with victims in which he attempts to explain the rules governing the fund, Feinberg is perceived as insensitive to the losses suffered by attendees. The hostile group is calmed when Charles Wolf, the husband of a woman killed in the attacks, demands that they listen to what Feinberg has to say. After the meeting, Feinberg is confronted by Frank Donato, the brother of a deceased New York City Fire Department (FDNY) firefighter, Nick. His brother had re-entered the tower to find him after communication, which may not have reached Nick, warned that the building would fail. Frank demands that Feinberg includes this information in the report to remedy this flaw in the communication system for first responders. Feinberg deflects that demand in lawyerly fashion. Feinberg also is disturbed to learn that Wolf was offended by the callous nature of the fund's formula and has started a protest group. A lawyer representing Donato's extra-marital partner calls Feinberg to inform him that Donato has two daughters from that relationship who qualify for compensation. This leads Feinberg to try to inform Donato's widow to convince her to sign on after she had earlier refused. As the months drag on, Feinberg is increasingly unsuccessful in convincing victims to file for compensation from the government fund. After Wolf approaches him one evening at the opera and recounts an anecdote from years earlier in which his deceased wife encouraged him to persevere in the face of failure, Feinberg finds his spirit renewed.

Cast

Production

The project was announced during the 2018 Berlin Film Festival, with David Frankel directing from a screenplay by Max Borenstein, which was featured in the 2008 Black List. Michael Keaton was cast to play the role of Kenneth Feinberg.[3] Sales for the film took place at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.[4] In February 2019, Sara Colangelo replaced Frankel as director and Stanley Tucci was added to the cast.[5] In March, Shunori Ramanathan and Victor Slezak were cast.[6] In April 2019, Laura Benanti, Amy Ryan, Talia Balsam and Tate Donovan joined the cast of the film.[7][8]

Filming

Principal photography began in April 2019.[9][10]

Release

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2020.[11] In February 2021, Netflix and Higher Ground Productions acquired distribution rights to the film.[12] It was released in a limited release and on Netflix on September 3, 2021.[13]

Reception

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References

  1. ↑ Lee, Benjamin (September 6, 2021). "Why Netflix drama Worth is the best 9/11 movie to date". The Guardian. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Worth". Sundance Film Festival. Archived from the original on August 21, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
  3. ↑ Michael Keaton to Discover ‘What Is Life Worth’
  4. ↑ Ralph Fiennes, Rebecca Hall, Mark Strong & Saïd Taghmaoui Join John Michael McDonagh’s ‘The Forgiven’ – Hot Cannes Pic
  5. ↑ Sara Colangelo To Direct Michael Keaton & Stanley Tucci In ‘What Is Life Worth’ – EFM
  6. ↑ Shunori Ramanthan, Victor Slezak Join Michael Keaton In ‘What Is Life Worth’
  7. ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (April 8, 2019). "Laura Benanti Joins 'What Is Life Worth' With Michael Keaton & Stanley Tucci". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  8. ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (April 25, 2019). "'What Is Life Worth' Adds Amy Ryan, Talia Balsam & Tate Donovan As Filming Begins". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Michael Keaton Gets Into Character While Filming 'What Is Life Worth'". The Oklahoman. April 2, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Monday, April 1 Filming Locations for What Is Life?, FBI, SVU, & more!". On Location Vacations. April 1, 2019. Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  11. ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  12. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 17, 2021). "9/11 Victims Fund Drama 'Worth' Acquired By Netflix & Barack & Michelle Obama's Higher Ground; Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci Starrer Bows On 20th Anniversary Of Terror Attacks". Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Official Key Art And Date Announcement For WORTH Starring Michael Keaton and Stanley Tucci". RamaScreen. August 2, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  14. ↑ No Wikidata item connected to current page. Need qid or title argument. "Worth". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved No Wikidata item connected to current page. Need qid or title argument.. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  15. ↑ "Worth Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved October 25, 2021.

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