MADDIE’S SECRET is comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s critically acclaimed directorial debut, in which he stars as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company. While her life looks picturesque—complete with an adoring husband (Eric Rahill), ride-or-die best friend (Kate Berlant), and a cupboard full of woman-owned ethically-sourced chili crisp to boot—mounting professional pressures threaten to reawaken a hidden secret from Maddie’s troubled past. A pitch-perfect blend of satire, melodrama, daring tonal shifts and intimate performances, the film marks a bold new voice in contemporary cinema.
“… like a Lifetime movie made by Comedy Central, marrying a dramatic premise with playfully absurd twists.” — The Hollywood Reporter
Q&A with director John Early moderated by André Gregory on June 11.
Q&A with director John Early moderated by Roddy Bottum on June 12.