
A Muslim American teenager struggles to reconcile desire with family obligations.
Directed by Minhal Baig, Hala leans on a strong ensemble — Tess Granfield, Nina Nayebi, Alfred Adelpour — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2016.
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Lady Bird McPherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relationship with her mother and her upbringing are questioned and tested as she plans to head off to college.
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