Leah McKendrick on the Viral Reaction to 'Voicemails for Isabelle': Men Crying and the Film's Emotional Impact
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Hope Sloop
Summary
Leah McKendrick, writer/director/star of Netflix's 'Voicemails for Isabelle,' discusses the overwhelming online reaction to the film, particularly viral videos of men crying while watching it. She shares her emotional journey since the film's release, her surprise at the male audience response, and her appreciation for the authentic reactions spreading across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
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· 3 pulledOh my God, I love — I will say — I love the husbands crying
I have experienced just about every emotion a person can feel
I've watched as the audience has felt those same feelings alongside her… especially the viewers she wasn't expecting
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