
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.(2023)
When her family moves from New York City to New Jersey, an 11-year-old girl navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.


College student Danielle must cover her tracks when she unexpectedly runs into her sugar daddy at a shiva - with her parents, ex-girlfriend and family friends also in attendance.

Rachel Sennott
Danielle

Molly Gordon
Maya

Polly Draper
Debbie

Danny Deferrari
Max

Fred Melamed
Joel

Dianna Agron
Kim

Glynis Bell
Katherine

Sondra James
Maureen

Deborah Offner
Ellie

Rita Gardner
Mrs. Bronstein
Shiva Baby is a comedy, drama film released in 2021 exploring themes of new york city, parent child relationship, ex-girlfriend, bisexuality, jewish life, coming of age. Directed by Emma Seligman, it stars Rachel Sennott, Molly Gordon, Polly Draper. College student Danielle must cover her tracks when she unexpectedly runs into her sugar daddy at a shiva - with her parents, ex-girlfriend and family friends also in attendance.
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