9) Lady Bird

Lady Bird tells the story of Christine who is a high school senior navigating through the complexities of her relationship with her mother. She also struggles with her current social status of lower middle class, unlike the other students of her school. She dreams of leaving Sacramento for a more exciting life. This A24 movie is funny but also delves into the deeper themes of socioeconomic differences and ambition. The movie has won several accolades including five nominations at the Academy Awards.
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Edited by Zainab Shaikh