Mixed Feelings

When Sara wakes for the first day of sixth grade, she’s horrified by the sight of fuzzy black hair sprouting from her legs – and her parents won’t let her shave! Being mixed race, Sara’s been unsettled in her own skin (now buried under leg hair), never really feeling like she belongs anywhere.

To add to the confusion, her best friend Monica is suddenly spending every second of the day with Aneliese, making Sara wonder if she belongs there either. Navigating friendships, school and bodily changes starts to get overwhelming, but Sara finds comfort in TV – whether she’s watching it, performing her favourite scenes or imagining her life is a show itself.

So when she joins the drama club, Sara feels like she’s finally discovered a community where she can be anything she wants, including herself. But with Monica and Aneliese joining the club too, will Sara lose her new sense of belonging?

Mixed Feelings is a touching exploration of discovering oneself amidst the confusion of growing up, offering a heartfelt look at friendship, identity, and finding your space in the world.