20th Century Women (2016) — Screenplay
In 1979 Santa Barbara, a single mother recruits two younger women to help raise her teenage son amid cultural upheaval.
- Written by
- Mike Mills
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama
- Studio
- A24
- Length
- 98 pages
Mike Mills crafts a warm, ensemble-driven character study where dialogue reveals generational friction and unexpected bonds. The film's structure weaves multiple perspectives, offering rich material for examining voice and subtext in everyday interactions. Its tonal blend of comedy and drama showcases how to balance levity with emotional depth.
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