
My Salinger Year
The true story of a literary education.
Directed by Philippe Falardeau
Produced by micro_scope, Parallel Films
A warm, nostalgic coming-of-age story about a young woman's literary awakening through proximity to a reclusive literary icon in 1990s New York.
A college grad takes a clerical job working for the literary agent of the renowned, reclusive writer J.D. Salinger.
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Is My Salinger Year violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is My Salinger Year easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does My Salinger Year end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is My Salinger Year scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is My Salinger Year sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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