Her name is Ida Frank and she is over 90 years old. Born during the Civil War, she fought in World War II, surviving three concentration camps. After the war, she worked as a pediatrician for 50 years. On screen, Ida Frank’s monologue is an autobiographical account of her life, of choices even when there seem to be none. It is a rare blend of sincerity and conventional language, deeply personal, objective and uncompromising. This woman’s story combines youthful optimism, wit, self-deprecation and a combative nature, all forming a powerful chord.
