Higher Ground (2011)

Vera Farmiga's directorial debut, *Higher Ground*, explores the fracturing of a devout community when a member dares to interrogate her long-held beliefs. Inspired by Carolyn S. Briggs' memoir, *This Dark World*, the film delicately portrays a woman's intellectual and emotional odyssey. She grapples with the complexities of faith, the nuances of love, and the precarious nature of trust. These struggles permeate not only her relationship with the divine, but also her understanding of human connection. *Higher Ground* offers a compelling portrait of spiritual and personal awakening.