Molly Maxwell

Molly Maxwell

Love doesn't act its age.

PG-13 2013 · 91 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama

At Phoenix Progressive School, students take notes lying on parlor couches and are encouraged to explore their gifts through electives like break-dancing and graphic-novel writing. In the midst of all this liberal pedagogy and budding talent, Molly Maxwell feels unexceptional, until she falls for her attractive English teacher, Ben.

Directed by Sara St. Onge · Written by Sara St. Onge

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