The Florida Project
2017 · TMDB 7.4
Directed by Sean Baker
The story of a precocious six year-old and her ragtag group of friends whose summer break is filled with childhood wonder, possibility and a sense of adventure while the adults around them struggle with hard times.
Why it matters
Sean Baker's film follows Moonee, a six-year-old living in a budget motel near Disney World, whose summer is filled with mischief and adventure. The film's vibrant colours and naturalistic child performances capture a world of poverty without losing its sense of wonder.
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Released
- 2017-10-06
- Studio
- Cre Film
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- TMDB score
- 7.4
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Growing Up Is No Picnic
Position 7 of 8
Sean Baker's film follows Moonee, a six-year-old living in a budget motel near Disney World, whose summer is filled with mischief and adventure. The film's vibrant colours and naturalistic child performances capture a world of poverty without losing its sense of wonder.
The Cracks in the Picket Fence: Suburban Critique Across Generations
Position 6 of 8
A six-year-old girl and her friends spend a summer causing mischief in the shadow of Disney World, while her struggling mother tries to keep a roof over their heads.
The Last Picture Shows
Position 4 of 8
Sean Baker's portrait of childhood on the margins of Disney World, shot on 35mm to capture the vibrant, faded colours of a budget motel.
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