Sophia Hawkins

As a lonely middle-schooler experiences the trauma of getting her period for the first time, she discovers her body isn’t the only thing betraying her. "The Girl" explores the feelings of shame, secrecy, longing, confusion, grief, betrayal and anger that are so central to adolescence.

The film follows the story of a Christian baker who refused to bake a custom wedding cake for a gay couple, which led him to a discrimination lawsuit that threatened his livelihood and disturbed his family.

A retired elf seeks seclusion but is uplifted by cheerful townsfolk, rediscovering the joy of Christmas.