[8] Marilyn Ness is a co-founder of Big Mouth Productions, which she established with producing partner, Katy Chevigny, in 1997.
The film chronicles the journey of father and daughter saying goodbye to each other and Dick Johnson moving into his final season of life.
As the former First Lady embarks on a 34-city tour to promote her book of the same title, the film takes viewers to events that highlight the power of community, show discussions between the former First Lady and her public about how to bridge our divides as a nation, and reveals the spirit of connection that Michelle Obama has become famous for fostering with everyone she meets.
[16] At a moment fraught with increased violence, pervasive fear and a deepening divide, Charm City follows a community in Baltimore, USA over the span of three years in the cinema verite style.
[2] In April 2019, Charm City was released first in the Tribeca Film Festival, and later on PBS as part of Independent Lens.
The social justice documentary film centres around doctors performing abortions in the USA in states with anti-abortion laws.