Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. [DVD]

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Margaret finds herself at a crossroads, torn between the Christian faith of her mother and the Jewish heritage of her father.

Based on the beloved novel of the same name by Judy Blume, published in 1970, if this cinematic adaptation is accurate to the book, then I'd love to read it. The cantor is a woman but females weren't ordained as cantors until 1975 for Reform and 1987 for Conservative. This cinematic adaptation successfully draws inspiration from the classic 1970 novel by Judy Blume, retaining its timeless themes and endearing charm. The movie is played as a 1970 historical piece rather than being updated to the modern world, which would of course require LGBTQ+ plot additions, though I suspect a completely original drama of this sort set in 1970 would not tacitly consent, as this does, to the invisibility of gay people. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.Eleven-year-old Margaret moves to a new town and starts to contemplate everything about life, friendship and adolescence.

Starring Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret, this timeless, coming-of-age story has transcended decades and spoken to generations. For all three, questions of identity, one’s place in the world, and what brings meaning to a life will draw them closer together than ever before.

There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. She relies on her mother, who offers loving support, and her grandmother, who's coming to terms with finding happiness. Within this comedic framework, the film conveys poignant messages about tolerance, empathy, and the importance of embracing one's individuality, all while providing genuine moments of self-discovery and personal growth. However, she changed her mind when the director Kelly Fremon Craig promised to be faithful to the story. Ant-Man’s Abby Rider Fortson is engaging as Margaret, who has to move from New York to New Jersey when her dad Herb (Benny Safdie) gets a big, though unspecified, job and his wife Barbara (Rachel McAdams) agrees to quit her art teaching career to be a stay-at-home mom for Margaret out there in the 'burbs.

Margaret desperately misses her New York-based grandma – that is, her dad’s mother Sylvia, a nice performance from Kathy Bates – and there are other problems. The cinematography beautifully captures the detailed facial expressions, New Jersey Suburbs, and elegantly dressed sets, enhancing the authenticity and relatability of Margaret's upbringing. It’s Me, Margaret proves a timeless coming-of-age story with insightful humour and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.But what about God, the absent character to whom Margaret occasionally addresses her concerns in private, and whose existence she never doubts for a moment? The version of the film shown at advanced screenings featured a "Margaret Moments" segment prior to the film playing, which features women recounting their memories which are relatable to the characters/situations of the original book. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away – and likes to remind them every chance she gets. It's Me, Margaret" maintains a brisk pace, ensuring that the audience remains fully engaged throughout the film.

She relies on her mother (McAdams), who offers loving support but is herself finding her own footing in a new place, and her grandmother Sylvia (Bates), who is coming to terms with finding happiness in the next phase of her life. Audio Languages English Dialogue Boost: Medium , English [Audio Description] , English , English Dialogue Boost: High , Français Subtitles English [CC] Directors Kelly Fremon Craig Producers Aldric La'Auli Porter , James L. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

The film follows the journey of Margaret Simon, portrayed with remarkable aplomb by Abby Ryder Fortson, as she navigates the challenges of adolescence in the picturesque suburbs of New Jersey. And then there is Margaret’s black comic embarrassment-ordeal of growing up: the boys, the training bras and the sanitary towels. Her mother’s devoutly Christian and bigoted parents objected to her marrying a Jew, which means Margaret has never met them.