What 'Magnolia' Says About Childhood Trauma
Magnolia focuses on how one’s childhood and trauma relate to their confidence and self.

Max Kenner, a Californian high school wrestling champ, transfers to Michigan State University on a sports scholarship. As he dreams of becoming a CIA agent, conspiracy unfolds, forcing him to discover the truth about his team while balancing a love triangle, two broken legs, and his school social life.
Magnolia focuses on how one’s childhood and trauma relate to their confidence and self.
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