20th Century Women Review

The film functions as a "cine-poem" dedicated to Mills' late mother. The narrative revolves around three distinct female figures who collectively shape Jamie's upbringing:

This guide covers the 2016 film , a semi-autobiographical A24 production written and directed by Mike Mills . Set in 1979 Santa Barbara , the movie follows Dorothea Fields, a determined single mother in her mid-50s who enlists two younger women to help raise her teenage son, Jamie, amidst a rapidly shifting cultural landscape. Story and Characters 20TH CENTURY WOMEN

A divorcee born in the 1920s who struggles to bridge the generational gap with her son. The film functions as a "cine-poem" dedicated to