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Molly Maxwell

Molly Maxwell

Love doesn't act its age.

20136.61h 31m

Overview

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
Produced by Mark Van de Ven, Aeschylus Poulos, John Nadalin
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Top Cast

Lola Tash

Lola Tash

Molly Maxwell

Charlie Carrick

Charlie Carrick

Ben Carter

Krista Bridges

Krista Bridges

Marilyn Maxwell

Rob Stewart

Rob Stewart

Evan Maxwell

Richard Clarkin

Richard Clarkin

Raymond

Brooke Palsson

Brooke Palsson

Caitlin

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A.K. Shand

Gala

Nicholas Bode

Nicholas Bode

Aiden Maxwell

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Lucy Gervais

Alicia

Cory Lee

Cory Lee

Jordan

Themes & Keywords

high schoolphotographyprivate schoolteacherfriendsteacher student relationshipwoman directorhippymusic industry

About Molly Maxwell

Molly Maxwell is a drama film released in 2013 exploring themes of high school, photography, private school, teacher, friends, teacher student relationship. Directed by Sara St. Onge, it stars Lola Tash, Charlie Carrick, Krista Bridges. 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.

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