Minnie McClary Speaks Her Mind

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Struggling with her identity, Minnie McClary feels out of place at school, especially after an emotional outburst in language arts. Tasked with painting a self-portrait in art class, she grapples with her sense of self. At home, tensions rise as her uncle Bill focuses on constructing a replica of his Apache helicopter from Iraq, while her father faces career upheaval after a whistleblowing incident. Minnie's journey explores themes of belonging, self-discovery, and the impact of family dynamics.