The movie "My Salinger Year" is based on the memoir of the same name by Joanna Rakoff. It tells the story of a recent college graduate named Joanna, who dreams of becoming a writer. To make ends meet, she takes a job as an assistant to the literary agent of one of the most famous and reclusive writers of the 20th century, J.D. Salinger.
As Joanna starts working for the literary agency, her boss, Margaret, assigns her to answer Salinger's fan mail. Joanna is initially resistant to the task, but as she reads through the letters, she becomes fascinated by Salinger's fans and the impact his writing has had on their lives.
Throughout the movie, Joanna navigates her job at the literary agency, which includes dealing with eccentric authors and difficult clients. Meanwhile, she continues to work on her own writing, and even starts a secret relationship with a married man.
Through her work for the agency and her correspondence with Salinger fans, Joanna learns valuable lessons about literature, life, and the importance of finding one's own voice.
The movie stars Margaret Qualley as Joanna, with Sigourney Weaver playing her tough but caring boss Margaret, and Brian F. O'Byrne as J.D. Salinger. It was directed by Philippe Falardeau and premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2020.
