ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT\’S ME, MARGARET.
What happens when childhood innocence meets the confusing reality of puberty? And if you’re 11 years old and uprooted from the life you know when this confusing reality overwhelms you, what happens then — especially when no one seems able to explain it?
These questions lie at the heart of “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” the warm and funny coming-of-age story in this month’s Movies With Spirit screening.
Critics praise the beloved film for its candor, charm and radical honesty:
- “A revolutionary coming-of-age tale.” — Fred Topel, United Press International
- “A cinematic blessing.” — Odie Henderson, The Boston Globe
- “As lovely, heartfelt and, indeed, deeply radical as the original text.” — Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service
Starring Abby Ryder Fortson as 11-year-old Margaret Simon — with Rachel McAdams as her mother, Kathy Bates as her grandmother and Benny Safdie as her father — this PG-13 film, based on July Blume’s trailblazing novel, follows one sixth-grader’s secret prayers, shifting friendships and tentative steps toward faith — or something like it.
Want a sneak peek? Watch the trailer here: tinyurl.com/AreUThereGod-MoviesWSpirit
- A heartfelt, funny and fearless look at friendship, family and finding your place in the world
The screening will be followed by a discussion — and, of course, refreshments will be served.
- Attendees over age 12 are asked to contribute $10 a person.
Join us for this refreshingly honest take on the joy, mess and mystery of becoming yourself.
For more information, call organizer Gerry Harrington at 845-389-9201 or email gerryharrington@mindspring.com. Details are also available on Movies With Spirit’s Facebook page, tinyurl.com/MoviesWithSpiritFacebookPage.
