La La Land Movie Cover

La La Land

PG-13, 2016, LionsGate

Director:

Damien Chazelle

Starring:

Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, J.K. Simmons, John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt

Plot:

Set in modern day Los Angeles, Mia, an aspiring actress and Sebastian, a dedicated jazz musician, struggle to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts.

1

Drivers respond to traffic jam with dance party

Themes: Facing Trials, Optimism, Problems

2

Man fired for disobeying boss

Themes: Bosses, Consequences, Second Chance, Disobedience

3

Actress judged failure after three-second audition

Themes: Acceptance, Criticism, Judging, Rejection, Failure

4

Woman gives up dream for fear of rejection

Themes: Disappointment, Dreams, Rejection, Failure, Giving Up, Risk

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