Girl in Progress

Girl in Progress is a 2012 drama film about a neglected 14-year-old girl named Ansiedad who plots a desperate shortcut to adulthood. Frustrated by her self-absorbed, overworked single mother, Grace, she creates a checklist of coming-of-age milestones in an attempt to jump-start her independence. Directed by Patricia Riggen. Written by Hiram Martinez. Dialogue Ansiedad: By the way, I’II need to borrow your sister’s bike to establish my plucky innocence. Ansiedad: I’m just here because I need someone to recognize my potential and watch helplessly as I throw it all away. Cast Eva Mendes as Grace Gutierrez Matthew Modine as Dr. Harford Cierra Ramirez as Ansiedad “Ann” Gutierrez Patricia Arquette as Ms. Armstrong Eugenio Derbez as Mission Impossible Raini Rodriguez as Tavita Russell Peters as Emile Brenna O'Brien as Valerie Landon Liboiron as Trevor Anna Maria Estrada as Tavita’s Mom Kendall Cross as Alice Hartford Blu Mankuma as Principal Rady Panov as Ferguson Colin Foo as Lo Mein Patti Allan as Woman Lossen Chambers as Lady Customer External links Category:2012 films Category:2012 American films Category:Coming-of-age drama films Category:Drama films Category:Films about mother–daughter relationships Category:Lionsgate films Category:Films directed by Patricia Riggen