Paper Spiders

In this poignant drama, a high school senior, played by Stefania LaVie Owen, navigates the challenges of her final year while dealing with her mother’s increasingly erratic behavior. Lili Taylor delivers a compelling performance as the mother, whose struggles with mental health create a complex and emotional narrative. Directed by Inon Shampanier, the film explores themes of family, mental illness, and the transition to adulthood with sensitivity and depth. While it hasn’t garnered major awards, the film has been praised for its authentic portrayal of mental health issues. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.