A Mother's Tale

Frances Lopate's life unfolds through candid conversations with her son, revealing her resilience as she navigated significant twentieth-century events. Orphaned as a child and married young, she embraced diverse roles, from a war factory worker to a community organizer. Her vibrant anecdotes contrast with her struggles, including unfulfilled relationships and feelings of being mistreated. Thirty years later, Phillip revisits their recorded dialogues, sparking a reflective exploration of his mother's legacy and his own evolving understanding of her life.