Written and directed by Chandler Levack, Mile End Kicks tells the story of Grace Pine (Barbie Ferreira), a 24-year-old music critic whose career takes an abrupt turn when she leaves her publication to spend the summer in Montreal and, hopefully, write a book about Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill”. The film is a quiet, heartfelt, and, at times, meandering exploration of Grace’s journey. It feels very much like a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of an indie music scene that is as much a character in the film.

Mile End Kicks Treats Barbie Ferreira's Grace With Nuance

At times funny and touching, Levack crafts a story and character that is instantly relatable. With Ferreira at the forefront, the film plays like a meditative yet messy story about the growing pains of

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