Thelma

Based on the real life (unsuccessful) scam of Josh Margolin’s Grandmother, the film tells the story of 94-year-old Thelma Post losing $10,000 to a phone scammer (posing as her grandson Danny). Thelma sets out on a quest to retrieve the stolen money with the help of friend Ben and his 2-person scooter. The film explores themes of overbearing concern from Thelma’s daughter in contrast with a desire to take responsibility for her own actions. Taking cues from Tom Cruise (Danny’s favourite film star) Thelma becomes an unlikely action hero, played with infectious humour employing the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways.