Ancestor in Search of Gold 

Darren Arronofsky focuses on diverse and heartbreaking stories about the human experience.

Despite its glaring flaws, First Girl I Loved is not entirely undeserving of a watch. For people who can handle the more difficult aspects of the story and graphic scenes, it is worth looking into. It’s not a film worthy of rewatch, but it may still resonate somewhat with those who need a story like this. It is a genuine, if flimsy attempt at a coming-of-age tale. Were the film to be directed by someone with experiences more similar to Anne, it would likely be more powerful--as it is, it feels like a man’s perspective of what it means to come to terms with your identity as a lesbian. 

A direct fall into the white savior narrative

‘A Good Person’ makes it clear that forgiveness is hard.

The film basically says she was a lost cause from the start. We don't get a sense of who Marilyn was.

A pop star at Radio City Music Hall gets the opportunity to change herself to save her music career.