Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) is a biographical drama film based on the true story of Lee Israel, a struggling author who turns to forgery to make ends meet. When Israel is unable to sell her biographies, she begins to create fake letters from famous writers, selling them to collectors. As her illegal activity escalates, she forms a complex relationship with her reluctant accomplice, Jack Hock. The film explores themes of loneliness, identity, and desperation. Melissa McCarthy’s portrayal of Israel earned critical acclaim, and the film highlights the lengths people go to when they feel overlooked by society.
