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Fairyland, a shimmering, heartfelt film based on Alysia Abbott’s memoir, dives into the wild, glitter-drenched childhood of a girl raised by her gay poet dad in 70s-80s San Francisco. Director Andrew Durham, who also grew up in the Bay Area and cared for his HIV-positive father, poured his own raw memories into the film—adding emotional depth and authenticity. Producer Sofia Coppola, whose own artistic, bohemian upbringing resonated with Alysia’s story, championed the project as part of her legacy of supporting bold, meaningful narratives. Together, they craft a powerful tribute to unconventional families, queer resilience, and the ongoing need for acceptance in a world still debating identity and love.

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