a poignant story of a resourceful nigerian woman who overcomes strict tribal domination of women and countless setbacks to achieve an independent life for herself and her children saffron keller high school graduate is terrified to leave the boundaries of her mothers yard creatures that dont exist are about to show her why the classic tale of a female huck finn peter bogdanovichs film version of the book was nominated for four academy awards set in the darkest days of the great depression this is the timeless story of an 11yearold orphans rollicking journey through the deep south with a con man who just might be her father brimming with humor pathos and an irresistible narrative energy this is american storytelling at its finest paper moon is tough vibrant and ripe for rediscovery