Examining the ideas, philosophies, beliefs and fears that are expressed in Greta Gerwig's film, this is a detailed, insightful study of a much-loved, influential and critically-acclaimed film.

Rob Stone is Professor of Film Studies at the University of Birmingham. His research is on World cinema, American independent cinema and Hispanic cinemas. He is the author of Walk, Don't Run: The Cinema of Richard Linklater.

Introduction

1 Mothers and Daughters: Genealogy and Simultaneity

2 Class and Classes: Education and Consciousness

3 Love and Attention: Aesthetics and Feelings

4 Acts and Gestures: Verticality and Transcendence