All Over Me

Though the main charcater is lesbian, Sichel's gritty youth melodrama is so rich in ideas amd so roght in its texture that it goes beyond a coming-out ot even a lesbian-themed story.

Given great lyrical force by Folland, it comes closer to unlocking the secret lives of girls than any other recent American movie.

Sichel is just great with her cast.

Despite some pacing problems, Sichel draws first-rate performances from her cast. Credit must also go to screenwriter Sylvia Sichel, Alex's sister, for creating such interesting characters.