Skater Girl – Sisterhood, Rebelliousness, Social Castes, and Skateboarding
This little Netflix film was very inspirational. It passes the Bechdel test, and features a different worldview with rural Indian representation.
Maya's Soul (2005)
Maya took her good life for granted until the day a fire destroyed her home and her faith. Maya awakes up from a coma to find out her mother died in the fire. Her mother's death shatters whatever faith she had in God. Her road to recovery is full of obstacles. Just when she thought things couldn't get worse, she finds herself mixed up with a violent and controlling pimp. With the help of two unlikely people, a homeless man and a devoutly religious woman, Maya struggles to make a new life for herself.Maya's harsh experiences lead her to appreciate the true riches of life and love as she works towards healing her soul.
- / 5
PopScore
Representation
Pictures and Videos
Movie Information
Maya took her good life for granted until the day a fire destroyed her home and her faith. Maya awakes up from a coma to find out her mother died in the fire. Her mother's death shatters whatever faith she had in God. Her road to recovery is full of obstacles. Just when she thought things couldn't get worse, she finds herself mixed up with a violent and controlling pimp. With the help of two unlikely people, a homeless man and a devoutly religious woman, Maya struggles to make a new life for herself.Maya's harsh experiences lead her to appreciate the true riches of life and love as she works towards healing her soul.
Rating:
Genre:
Written By:
In Theaters:1/1/2005
Box Office:
Runtime:118 minutes
Studio:
Cast
Articles You May Like
The Crown Assuages White Guilt
Americans love the British monarchy. This may seem confusing because only a few short hundred years ago they were our worst enemies, and every year we celebrate our independence from them. The Crown humanizes the monarchy, which might explain its popularity.
Past Lives (2023) – What If Timing Was the Only Thing That Got in the Way
A quiet film that does not demand your tears but earns them. It explores love that lingers, timing that fails, and the silence between what was and what could have been.
'Purple Hearts': A Romantic Drama Movie
Cassie, a musician, and Luke, a man serving in the Marines, form a false relationship and keep it a secret.
If You Loved ‘Coco’, Give Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Vivo’ a Watch!
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 'Vivo' is a children's animated musical rich in Hispanic culture! The story follows a kinkajou as he delivers a love song for a friend.
The Novice Captures the Essence of An Obsessed Artist’s Anxiety in the Context of College Athletics
Despite this genre not being a new one, The Novice offers a fresh perspective with its study of performance anxiety