After reading Christopher Smith’s excellent review (BDN, March 15) of “Affliction” in your paper, and after hearing his review last night on WLBZ, I decided to drive to Waterville to see the film. Thank you to Smith for his hard sell of a film that was everything and more that he said it would be.

It reminded me of relationships I’ve had in my own life, particularly with my father, whom I wish had lived to see it with me. I join Smith in urging Maine people to see this outstanding film, and thank him again for highlighting it both in your paper and on television. I would not have seen it otherwise. Ron Gould Pittsfield