Flesh Impact

Flesh Impact

2026 · 17 min · Drama

A mysterious old woman auditions for a play at a small blackbox theater in New York City. As she describes her qualifications and her acting experience, secrets about her identity and the misconceptions about her life bubble to the surface.

Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal · Written by Maggie Gyllenhaal

In theaters Sep 9, 2026

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