Review of Decoding Annie Parker (2014) by Lori A — 08 May 2014

Just saw Decoding Annie Parker last night at a sold out screening I organized in Indianapolis. The audience was filled with people whose lives have been touched by hereditary cancer. Loud applause at the end, and many thanked me for helping bring it to town.

Samantha Morton's acting is seamless and totally believable. Her character, Annie, is a remarkable woman and this film did her justice. I liked the moves back and forth between the stories. One is warm and moving, the other is tedious and, yes, frustrating.

I know cancer all too well and I know research (especially before computers) and both were portrayed realistically. There was humor, but in good taste. So many talented actors graced the screen without overpowering Annie, my hero.

I may owe my life to Dr King's discoveries, so this film is truly important to me. Letting the world know about this important work and the 'citizen scientists' like Annie who play key roles today in any genetic research makes it worth a wider distribution.

True stories always are worth sharing, especially when told so well.