Thelma
June Squibb, the legendary partner of Richard Roundtree, rages and charges on the screen in this bittersweet story of a 90-year-old grandmother, Thelma, who falls victim to a scam. Refusing to play the typical role, she sets out to recover the money, embarking on a Mission Impossible of her own.
awards
- Cleveland IFF 2024 - Best Film (American Independents Competition)
- Sarasota FF 2024 – Jury Prize
- Provincetown IFF 2024 - Best Narrative Feature
Josh Margolin
Josh Margolin is an actor, director, screenwriter, and editor, as well as the real-life grandson of Thelma. A graduate of theater studies at Wesleyan University, Margolin is best known for his improvised one-man comedy show, which he performed for over three years, including at the famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival. As an actor, he gained recognition for his role in the TV series My Boyfriend Is a Robot. Thelma, Margolin's feature-length directorial debut, premiered at Sundance and is based on actual events. It is also the final film starring the unforgettable Richard Roundtree, renowned for his role in Shaft.
Filmography
2011 A Dentist (short)
2024 Thelma
Cast & Crew
