Review: ‘Ann Lee’ is a bold look at a religious crusader

Any film that dares to cover the life of a spiritual leader will likely run right into a high level of skepticism, scrutiny, derision and, yes, even some old-fashioned acceptance. Religion does hold that unwavering power, able to inspire and heal while making others wary and uncomfortable. Director and co-screenwriter Mona Fastvold’s brilliant, music-infused biopic faces a tough haul in appealing to movie masses — regardless of their faith — because religion has never been a one-size-fits-all practice.