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Renée Zellweger Shines as Judy Garland in New Biopic

other · 2026-04-27

This week's film releases include 'Judy', 'Il diritto di opporsi', and 'Odio l'estate'. 'Judy' stars Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland, depicting the actress's struggles in 1968 with debt, homelessness, and a worn voice, while caring for her children Lorna and Joey. The film highlights the toll of show business on Garland, who rose to fame as Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz'. 'Il diritto di opporsi' tells the true story of lawyer Bryan Stevenson, who fights for justice in Alabama's death penalty system, defending Walter McMillian, a black man wrongly convicted of murder. 'Odio l'estate' reunites Italian comedians Aldo, Giovanni, and Giacomo in a comedy about three families accidentally sharing a vacation house on an Italian island.

Key facts

  • Renée Zellweger plays Judy Garland in the biopic 'Judy'
  • The film shows Garland in 1968, struggling with debt and health issues
  • Garland's children Lorna and Joey are depicted in the film
  • 'Il diritto di opporsi' is based on the true story of lawyer Bryan Stevenson
  • Stevenson defends death row inmates in Alabama, including Walter McMillian
  • McMillian was wrongly convicted of murdering an 18-year-old white woman
  • 'Odio l'estate' is directed by Massimo Venier and distributed by Medusa Film
  • The comedy features three families accidentally sharing a vacation house

Entities

Artists

  • Renée Zellweger
  • Judy Garland
  • Michael B. Jordan
  • Jamie Foxx
  • Aldo
  • Giovanni
  • Giacomo
  • Massimo Venier
  • Brie Larson
  • Destin Daniel Cretton
  • Bryan Stevenson
  • Walter McMillian
  • Lorna Luft
  • Joey Luft
  • Margherita Bordino

Institutions

  • Notorious Pictures
  • Warner Bros.
  • Medusa Film
  • Artribune

Locations

  • United States
  • Alabama
  • Italy
  • Harvard University

Sources