The Fly Room Plot

The original fly room laboratory at columbia university.

The fly room plot.

Woodifield are in the midst of their regular tuesday social catch up at the boss s office in london. Young betsey is forced to spend the day with her father in his laboratory the fly room where scientists study fruit flies unlocking the laws of heredity that later became the foundation of modern genetics. The film recounts the life of calvin bridges from the perspective of his daughter betsey. While at first she feels closer to him than she ever has she ultimately discovers secrets about him that will transform their relationship forever.

Young betsey is forced to spend the day with her father in his laboratory the fly room where scientists study fruit flies unlocking the laws of heredity that later became the foundation of modern genetics. The fly room is a 2014 american independent biographical film written and directed by alexis gambis. Fruit flies failed to interest her. She remembers it being very dark and cluttered and vividly recalls the putrid smell of bananas.

Zoe brooks as betsey age 10. Having retired after a stroke woodifield enjoys visiting his former workplace to converse with the boss. The story helps bring to life one of the most important scientific laboratories of the 20th century taking place predominantly in one location. Two elderly men the boss and mr.

The fly room is a sweeping yet intimate portrait of the complicated relationship between calvin bridges father of modern genetics and his wide eyed ten year old daughter betsey.