Margaret

The 2011 American psychological drama, written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan, follows 17-year-old high school student Lisa Cohen (Anna Paquin) living on Manhattan's Upper West Side. After witnessing a fatal bus accident in which she feels partially responsible, Lisa embarks on a quest for justice, confronting the bus driver Marek (Mark Ruffalo) and grappling with the indifference of adults around her. Her relationships with her mother Joan (J. Smith-Cameron), teachers, friends, and the broader community become increasingly strained as she navigates the complexities of guilt, responsibility, and adolescence. The film delves into moral and ethical dilemmas, portraying the turbulent emotional landscape of a young woman coming of age. Although filmed in 2005, the movie's release was delayed due to creative disputes and legal battles, eventually premiering in a limited release in 2011. A later extended cut, running 186 minutes, garnered critical acclaim and was recognized as one of the best films of the 21st century.