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The Last Tree
A compelling coming-of-age drama about a Nigerian immigrant in London.
Beautiful Boy
An informative and important drama about a family coping with the effects of crystal meth addiction.
11 Flowers
A compelling Chinese coming-of-age drama about a young boy's initiation into the adult world of violence and mystery.
The Death of Novelist E. L. Doctorow
E. L. Doctorow, who died on July 21, 2015, at age 84, was a thinking person's novelist who always excelled in showing us the unpredictable ways in which history, character, and morality intertwine. …
Life-Cycle Ceremonies
A top-drawer collection of ceremonies to mark the private and public dimensions of our lives.
Red Hook Summer
A thought-provoking drama from Spike Lee about coming-of-age, fundamentalist Christianity, African-American discontent, and the unforgivable sin.
Pariah
A powerful coming-of-age drama about a creative and inexperienced African-American lesbian who tries to be true to herself.
Running with Scissors
A thought-provoking movie about young lives whacked and warped by the excessive craziness and irresponsibility of adults.
Tanta Agua
An engrossing family drama about a 14-year-old girl's coming-of-age during a spa vacation with her father and younger brother.
Flipped
An endearing coming-of-age love story about a boy and girl from the age of seven through thirteen.