Abstract:
American films are almost exclusively about men. The tale of a young man's journey to adulthood is a common theme in movies. Such coming of age films focus on the sexual or intellectual awakening of a boy or his difficult transition into the adult world. But there are few, if any, attempts to convey the difficulties young women face during the same time in their lives. With this theme in mind, the screenplay was written. Before the actual writing, though, a process of investigation was needed to learn the correct format and specifications for a film script. Once these were determined, the battle with writer's block was the only obstacle left to conquer. A careful review of why the script was written was the best way to handle such a problem: the screenplay was my way of showing the humor, strength and courage it takes for anyone, but especially young women, to answer the question, "What do I want to be when I grow up?"
