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Women are ready to tell their own coming-of-age stories in a new wave of films
Megan Park's My Old Ass and other Canadian films are bringing a new perspective to the genre
Megan Park is not the only one tired of coming-of-age stories told by men.
The Ontario director's latest film My Old Ass, getting its wide theatre release Friday, is part of a recent wave of films in the genre starring and directed by women.
"I think people are just sick of hearing stories about men," Park told CBC's Makda Ghebreslassie. "We've seen them, they've had their time."
The movie centres around 18-year-old Elliott, played by Maisy Stella, as a birthday mushroom trip leads to an encounter with her 39-year-old self, played by Aubrey Plaza, who gives her life-changing advice.
More > https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/women-coming-of-age-1.7335542
Megan Park's My Old Ass and other Canadian films are bringing a new perspective to the genre
Megan Park is not the only one tired of coming-of-age stories told by men.
The Ontario director's latest film My Old Ass, getting its wide theatre release Friday, is part of a recent wave of films in the genre starring and directed by women.
"I think people are just sick of hearing stories about men," Park told CBC's Makda Ghebreslassie. "We've seen them, they've had their time."
The movie centres around 18-year-old Elliott, played by Maisy Stella, as a birthday mushroom trip leads to an encounter with her 39-year-old self, played by Aubrey Plaza, who gives her life-changing advice.
More > https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/women-coming-of-age-1.7335542
