Margaret (2011) May 2026

The story follows 17-year-old Lisa Cohen (Anna Paquin), who inadvertently causes a fatal bus accident by distracting the driver (Mark Ruffalo).

The film centers on Lisa’s subsequent spiral into guilt as she attempts to force the driver to take responsibility. When the adult world fails to offer the moral clarity she demands, she becomes increasingly hostile and "insufferable" toward everyone in her life. Margaret (2011)

The film uses the city not just as a backdrop but as a character. It captures the trauma and "claustrophobic" energy of a city still reeling from tragedy. Performance Highlights An Interview with Tony Kushner - Margaret (2011) The story follows 17-year-old Lisa Cohen (Anna Paquin),