The Florida Project

The Florida Project (2017) is a drama directed by Sean Baker, which follows six-year-old Moonee (Brooklynn Prince) as she spends a summer with her single mother, Halley (Bria Vinaite), in a budget motel near Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The film explores the struggles of poverty, childhood innocence, and the difficulties faced by those on the fringes of society, all while capturing the vibrancy of Moonee's world. The Florida Project is praised for its naturalistic performances, particularly from the young Prince and Vinaite, and its authentic portrayal of life in poverty. The film is a moving, unflinching look at the lives of those often overlooked, making it one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2017.