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Jamie Lee Curtis Movie Filmed In Providence Opens This Week

Woody Harrelson and Emma Mackey also star in "Ella McCay."

The film "Ella McCay" was filmed in Providence.
The film "Ella McCay" was filmed in Providence. (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)

PROVIDENCE, RI — A moving starring Jamie Lee Curtis and filmed in Providence opens this week.

Woody Harrelson and Emma Mackey also star in the political dramedy "Ella McCay."

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"In the film, an idealistic young woman juggles her family and work life in a comedy about the people you love and how to survive them.," according to the Internet Movie Database.

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Film and TV journalist Scott Menzel called the movie "simple and charming with a delightful lead performance from Emma Mackey."

"It’s the kind of heartfelt, character-driven story that most studios don’t make anymore," Menzel said.

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