Concussion-2013

Director Stacie Passon

Starring Robin Weigert

Scott’s Review #111

Reviewed July 15, 2014

Grade: B+

Concussion (2013) is a small, interesting, independent film that tells the story of an affluent Westchester County, NY housewife who is a lesbian.

Brilliantly played by Robin Weigert, the woman is married to another woman and decides to become an escort for other women experimenting with their sexuality.

On paper, it reads like a comedy, but it is a character study and strictly a drama.

The woman (Abby) has a seemingly happy marriage. Her wife is a high-powered attorney, and Abby stays home and raises the kids.

But she is bored and conflicted in her marriage, and something is missing. She loves her wife, and they have a wonderful circle of friends, both gay and straight.

They throw dinner parties and have a sense of togetherness.

The escort scenes aren’t what you might expect. Very little sexual content occurs, but rather bonds can form between escort and client.

I love the way no lesbian stereotypes are portrayed- both main characters are intelligent, attractive, and feminine.

The clientele is not dangerous, trashy, or flighty.

Concussion (2013) is not a lesbian film per se, but it’s a human film- anyone in a long-term commitment or anyone who admires a character-driven film will relate to this movie, and it should be viewed.