Margaret (2011)

In the bustling heart of New York City, Margaret unfolds the turbulent narrative of Lisa Cohen, a 17-year-old high school student. An engaging mix of teenage rebellion and untamed spirit, Lisa's life spirals into a vortex of chaos and guilt after she inadvertently becomes a catalyst in a fatal traffic accident. Mesmerized by the cowboy hat atop bus driver Maretti's head, Lisa's relentless pursuit for attention sets off a catastrophic chain of events leading to the tragic death of a blind senior. NYPD hastily labels the incident as an accident, but Lisa, haunted by guilt and the weight of her actions, embarks on a relentless quest for justice. A family friend and attorney stumbles into the heart of the turmoil, unearthing compromising circumstances that threaten to unravel lives unsuspectingly caught in the web of the accident. Lisa's journey takes her from the precinct to the indifferent family of the victim, and even to Maretti's doorstep, her presence like a storm unsettling calm waters. As Lisa grapples with her role in the tragedy, her life devolves into emotional warfare. She lashes out at her family, friends, and teachers, but the harshest blows are reserved for herself. Margaret poignantly captures the brutal clash between youthful idealism and harsh adult realities. Lisa's world, once filled with the trivial pursuits of a teenager, is now stained by the understanding that her actions bear consequences, and her ideals may not stand unscathed in the face of life's relentless compromises.

Margaret is a drama movie featuring Anna Paquin.

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