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Apr 6, 2023 · Director Matt Smukler shares how Wildflower went from a college project for his niece to a documentary, to now a feature film starring Kiernan Shipka.
- Tatiana Hullender
Jul 29, 2023 · It also boasts an impressive cast as Bea's neurotic but well-meaning family: Jean Smart, Jacki Weaver, Brad Garrett, Alexandra Daddario, and Reid Scott, with Dash Mihok and Samantha Hyde...
- Julia Selinger
Feb 14, 2024 · Wildflower is based on Smukler’s niece and her parents. Smukler and Savage saw the potential for the story about the family to be turned into a lighthearted fictional narrative with a real-life slant. Like Bea, Smukler’s niece is also the daughter of two neurodivergent parents.
- Matt Smukler
- Kiernan Shipka
Sep 21, 2022 · Kiernan Shipka's new movie is relatable to anyone with family drama. She and director Matt Smukler told The List what to expect from "Wildflower."
Matt Smukler made his feature film directorial debut during the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this year with Wildflower. A story inspired by his niece who had to wear adult pants...
Apr 6, 2023 · Wildflower is a family drama, but it's unlike almost any audiences have seen. Based on the true story of director Matt Smukler's niece, the film was born out of a documentary he filmed that chronicled her experiences with her intellectually disabled but passionately independent parents.
Feb 20, 2024 · In Wildflower, Kiernan Shipka Is A Parentified Teen. The coming-of-age film about growing up with neurodivergent parents is a specific experience that’s universal in its impact. by Sophia...
