If You Liked Anora...

March 3, 2025

If you saw, or were curious about, this year's Best Picture winner Anora, check out this list of books and movies. You'll find previous projects of both filmmaker Sean Baker and star Mikey Madison, as well as other movies that inspired the project. You'll also find more stories of sex workers, Russian oligarchs, and the movie's Brighton Beach setting.

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5:30pm - 7:30pm

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