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Melinda's World (2003)
Director: David Baumgarten
Cast: Jenifer Rose Olivares, Zac Efron, Thomas Michael Kappler, Jennifer McCluskey
Runtime107 min
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Melinda's world is very small. Her dour parents, members of a religious sect, forbid the celebration of birthdays or holidays. Melinda finds solace in small things: a spun silver spider web, her box of treasures, and a stolen afternoon at Silver Lake on her "day of days." As the movie and the year progresses, Melinda experiences ageless comforts and pains. A disgraced famous writer and a waylaid college professor, two exiles in the small Mid-Western town, haunt the edges of her sheltered life. An earthy, warmhearted waitress introduces her to the blues and a fizzy drink called Cola-Cola. She receives her first explorative attention from a boy. Escalating tragedy shatters Melinda's innocence. Devastated, she flees into the night where, by drawing on her tenacious spirit, she ultimately triumphs.
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Melinda's World (2003), directed by David Baumgarten, is a drama that explores the sheltered life of its young protagonist. While details on its critical reception and awards are limited, the film appears to offer a poignant, character-driven story about a girl's journey of self-discovery against the backdrop of a repressive upbringing.
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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas will appreciate the nuanced exploration of Melinda's sheltered upbringing and journey to self-discovery in this 2003 film directed by David Baumgarten. With standout performances from Jenifer Rose Olivares and Zac Efron, the film offers a sensitive, poignant look at how Melinda navigates the pains and comforts of adolescence against the backdrop of her restrictive religious community.
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Melinda's World is a 2003 film adaptation of Marianne Kennedy's novel, directed by David Baumgarten and is also Zac Efron's film debut.
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