Kelly Fremon Craig's screenplay masterfully strikes a balance between humor and depth, utilizing incisive satire to expose the absurdity of religious bias and stereotypes on top of all the awkwardness of pueburty.

Brooks in 1986 and named for comedian Gracie Allen, formerly wife and professional partner of George Burns. 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. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.Photograph: Dana Hawley/Dana Hawley/Lionsgate UK View image in fullscreen No answer … Abby Ryder Fortson in the title role of Are You There God? 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. Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision. 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.

It effortlessly captures the essence of adolescence, providing a humorous and thought-provoking exploration of religious identity and acceptance in the suburbs of New Jersey. The young cast members deliver exceptional performances, infusing the film with authenticity and charm. The cantor is a woman but females weren't ordained as cantors until 1975 for Reform and 1987 for Conservative.Among other shows and movies, Gracie Films is responsible for "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (1970-77), "Jerry McGuire" (1996), and "As Good as it Gets" (1997). It’s Me, Margaret proves a timeless coming-of-age story with insightful humour and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.

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. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. And then there is Margaret’s black comic embarrassment-ordeal of growing up: the boys, the training bras and the sanitary towels.year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school.