QUESTION: Catcher in the Rye & Film

[Katie Shickman]

I am planning a unit on Catcher in the Rye, and I am framing my unit around the "coming of age story."  I would really like to pair a film with the novel that will help students explore an alternative "coming of age" story.  Any thoughts on a good pairing?  Thanks!

[Katie Shickman]

I agree!  I think it would be nice to offer a film that looks at the female perspective.  I think An Education might work really well.  Thanks for reminding me of that film!

[Rachel]

John, I really like that you mentioned that so many coming of age stories are about men--especially Catcher in the Rye-  Are there any  recent  films that one could use that are from a women's perspective?