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Contemporaries and equally well-known in their time for their influence on society, Mary Baker Eddy and Mark Twain's worlds intersected in a battle of ideas. Their voices stood out in a culture going through dramatic change. Twain was fascinated by Eddy, and Eddy was committed to bringing liberation to the human condition that Twain so expertly satirized.
In the December 14, 2009, issue of the Christian Science Sentinel, Kilmer was asked why Eddy's life is worthy of a big cinematic production. He enthused, "Her life was so dynamic. It so uniquely represents this crucial time in America's history and in the world's history" ... (and) ... "a kind of robustness and strength of character. She's an American heroine."
Together with Mike Davis, library researcher, and Chet Manchester, who also has written a screenplay on Eddy, Kilmer discussed the development of his upcoming film on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 7 p.m.
This program was a part of the Mary Baker Eddy Centenary Series, "Strength of Spirit—Engaging with Mary Baker Eddy 100 Years Later". Seating in our Hall of Ideas sold out rapidly online in the weeks before the event, and there was little space left in overflow the night of the program.
