‘Water Lilies’ and the Journey of Identity
A gentle coming of age story, Water Lilies takes its time in exploring what it’s like to be a young girl trying to make sense of her sexuality in a heteronormative world.

A man struggles with memories of his violent childhood.
A gentle coming of age story, Water Lilies takes its time in exploring what it’s like to be a young girl trying to make sense of her sexuality in a heteronormative world.
This Netflix series is a remake based on the book series of the same name with a more diverse main cast.
The film basically says she was a lost cause from the start. We don't get a sense of who Marilyn was.
Spotlighting the legacy of the legendary Raymond Lewis through the love of a devoted daughter.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.