Anna Kendrick Says Her Experience in an Abusive Relationship Led Her to Star in Alice, Darling

Anna Kendrick speaks to MovieMaker about starring in and executive producer her new movie Alice, Darling, which tells the story of a woman who struggles to leave an abusive relationship. Kendrick explains how her own personal experience in an abusive relationship led her to take the role. Directed by Mary Nighy, the Lionsgate drama is now playing in theaters. ----- 0:00 Intro 0:16: Anna Kendrick on saying yes to Alice, Darling and being struck by screenwriter Alanna Francis' opening scene 2:42 Anna Kendrick on looking for a role that could be "compelling even in stillness" 3:15 Anna Kendrick on connecting with the subject matter of "Alice, Darling" 4:24 "It shouldn't take you getting thrown against a wall to know that you're in an abusive relationship" 5:23: Trusting that you are the evidence 6:00 Anna Kendrick on "giving a performance that I'm not usually hired to give" 7:30 The intersection of her role and real life 8:00 Therapy or Al-Anon ----- 👇 If you liked this interview, please: 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for similar videos 👍 LIKE to support 💬 COMMENT with your perspective #AnnaKendrick #film #movies #dramas #filmmaking #abusiverelationships