Most cheerful movies don’t open with their protagonist in a coma, narrating the events from their hospital bed. But in a fortunate reversal, director Matt Smukler’s “Wildflower” mostly grows from ...

Filmmaker Matt Smukler based Wildflower (now on Hulu) loosely on the story of his niece, a teenager who grew up caring for her neurodivergent parents, and underestimating her ability to achieve ...

At the heart of Matt Smukler's coming-of-age dramedy Wildflower is family. The film centers on Bea (Kiernan Shipka), who grows up as the daughter of neurodivergent parents (Samantha Hyde and Dash ...

Kiernan Shipka plays a girl torn between caring for her neurodivergent parents and figuring out her future in the trailer for “Wildflower.” From Momentum Pictures, the film follows Bea (Shipka), a ...

The actress stars alongside Jean Smart, Jacki Weaver, Alexandra Daddario and Reid Scott in Matt Smukler's feature debut. By Lovia Gyarkye Arts & Culture Critic Like a dutiful eldest child, Matt ...

“Wildflower” starring Kiernan Shipka was released almost two years ago and like many touching films, it was based on a true story. “Wildflower – The Documentary” gives you that true story. Hundreds of ...

A snarky teenager navigates her loving but complicated relationship with two intellectually disabled parents in the coming-of-age comedy “Wildflower.” By Teo Bugbee When you purchase a ticket for an ...