Tag: coming of age


Quinceañera

September 6th, 2010 — 2:13am

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Quinceañera
– nf – This film sweetly tells the story of a young girl of Mexican descent just before her “coming out debut” on her 15th birthday. Issues of immigrant families, coming of age, family dynamics, difference and acceptance. 2006

Comment » | 3 Stars, Drama

Our Song

September 6th, 2010 — 2:11am

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Our Song
– nf – This was an interesting “coming of age” story about three girls living in Brooklyn in difficult circumstances. They belonged to a terrific marching band which held practices which bonded them together and provided some stability in their lives. The dialogue and situations were so real that their confusion, dreams and pain were palpable. 2000

Comment » | 3 Stars, Drama

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