Directed by Aisling Walsh ("Fingersmith") from a script by Sherry White ("Rookie Blue"), the biopic "Maudie" tells the story of artist Maud Lewis (Sally Hawkins), a fragile yet determined woman suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, who overcame the difficulties of her life and became a famous folk painter.
The film also stars Ethan Hawke, Kari Matchett, Zachary Bennett, Billy MacLellan and Gabrielle Rose.
"Maudie" opened in only four theaters in the U.S. on June 16th, and grossed a decent $49,842 in its first three days. It received generally positive reviews from critics, particularly for Hawkins and Hawke's performances.
Find out more about the movie after the jump.