Mary and Martha
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- TV Movie
Wealthy American housewife Mary Morgan takes her bullied son George out of school for home education,including a trip to Southern Africa. Whilst in Mozambique George is bitten by a mosquito which crawls through a hole in his net and dies of malaria. After his funeral at home Mary feels a compulsion to return to Africa where she meets English woman Martha O'Connell,whose 24 year old son Ben, a teacher with voluntary service overseas,has also died of malaria. Ben gave his net to one of his pupils,believing adults cannot catch malaria. The two women are shocked to see the high death rate caused by the disease and,whilst Martha stays in Africa as a voluntary helper,Mary petitions the American government to change things. Martha turns up at Mary's house unannounced and,helped by Mary's ex-diplomat father,they address a senate committee on health spending,persuading them to do more to combat malaria. They meet with some success though a coda states that much more can be done.
Mary and Martha is a 2013 drama TV movie about two mothers from different countries who bond over shared tragedy when their sons die of malaria in Africa. The film follows their journey from grief to activism as they work to raise awareness and push for government action against the disease. Now available to stream, it offers an emotional look at how personal loss can drive social change.
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Hilary SwankMary
Brenda BlethynMartha
Sam ClaflinBen
Frank GrilloPeter
James WoodsMary's Father
Adam NeillTeacher
Stephen JenningsPrincipal
Chandler McIntyreHannah
Stephanie FaracyHead of Committee
Melissa PonzioAlice- Simone WhiteTracy
Dominika JablonskaPilates Teacher- Thembekile MthembuOrphan Girl
- Thembeka MthembuOrphan Girl
- Elaine NaleeSenator's Secretary
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When was Mary and Martha released?
Mary and Martha premiered on March 1, 2013.
What is the movie about?
The film follows Mary, an American housewife whose son dies of malaria in Mozambique, and Martha, a British woman whose son also died from the same disease. The two women meet in Africa and become determined to combat malaria by raising awareness and lobbying the U.S. government for increased health spending.
Is Mary and Martha based on a true story?
The film is inspired by true events and real people affected by malaria in Africa, though it dramatizes their stories for the screen.
Where can I watch Mary and Martha?
As a TV movie from 2013, it is available through various streaming platforms and on-demand services; check your local listings or streaming guide for current availability.
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