Resurrection (1980)
Synopsis / Plot
Ellen Burstyn experiences the after-life for a brief time after a car accident that kills her husband. As she begins her long process of physical healing she discovers that she has the ability to heal physical infirmaties. While most people simply accept her gift, her lover (Sam Shepard) becomes mentally unbalanced and dangerous because she does not place the healings within a religious context.
Awards
1980: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Best Actress (Ellen Burstyn), Supporting Actress (Eva Le Gallienne)
1980: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Actress - Drama (Ellen Burstyn)
1980: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Supp. Actress