Make the Day

Based on a true story. Indianapolis, Indiana. 1945.
Fifteen-year-old Alice is determined to break out of poverty and lead a successful life on her own. To do that, she must overcome neglect, poor vision, and a culture seeking to keep her in her place. Terrified of ending up like her mother, Alice knows better than to trust anyone, especially not a man. That is, until she meets Carl, a boy in her class who makes her laugh. In time, she cannot imagine life without him. On the brink of achievin...