directed by: Mike Mills, year: 2016
actors: Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Lucas Jade Zumann

20th Century Women is a coming-of-age film set in 1979 Santa Barbara, revolving around a teenage boy named Jamie and the three women who play crucial roles in his upbringing. His mother, Dorothea, enlists the help of her younger tenants and a close friend to shape Jamie's understanding of love, freedom, and independence. The film explores themes of generational differences, feminism, and personal growth, capturing the nuances of relationships and societal changes during the late 20th century.

Feminism, Coming Of Age, Motherhood, 1970s, Identity