Anora analysis and ending explained, unpacking the controversy around the film, & shining light on the truth about "Cinderella Stories"

Anora, Sean Baker’s new film starring Mikey Madison, has been getting heaps of praise since it won the Palme d’Or at Cannes. It takes a new look at a very old profession via a careening few days in the life of a vibrant young woman, and attempts to confront some very harsh realities about her and all of our lives. But some have questioned if it really manages to subvert those old cliches… So let’s take a deeper look at the film to figure out what it all really means.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices