Tag: Movie Adaptation
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In ‘Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret,’ a fictional crisis of faith at a real-life synagogue
The new movie adaptation of Judy Blume's classic novel "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret" explores the spiritual journey of its protagonist, Margaret, in addition to her experiences of puberty and middle school.
In Lena Dunham's film adaptation of Karen Cushman's book, "Catherine, Called Birdy," the portrayal of the medieval teenage protagonist loses some of the depth and complexity present in the original book.