Ricki and the Flash

In this 2015 film, Meryl Streep stars as a musician who left her family to pursue her rock-and-roll dreams. Years later, she returns home to mend her relationship with her estranged family, particularly her daughter, played by Mamie Gummer, Streep’s real-life daughter. The movie explores themes of redemption and family dynamics, with a soundtrack that features Streep performing live. Directed by Jonathan Demme, the film showcases his ability to blend music and storytelling. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.