Three billboards. A Mother Obsessed With Justice.

Starring: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Caleb Landry Jones, Kerry Condon, Alejandro Barrios, Clarke Peters

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"I need to tell you something... It was me that burned down the police station." - Midred Hayes

Why watch this? Most people feel helpless against a paralyzed system. Some take action.

Plot Summary: In a small Missouri town, a grieving mother, frustrated by the lack of progress in her daughter's unsolved murder case, takes matters into her own hands. She rents three billboards and puts up controversial messages challenging the local police chief to find the killer. This sparks a bitter feud within the community, forcing the town's residents and the police department to confront their own flaws and responsibilities in the search for justice.

Dad's Preview: Frances McDormand clearly picks the films she wants to make. She's a force of determination here as a mother, Mildred, whose daughter's rape and murder remains unsolved. She rents three billboards just outside of town that say, "Raped While Dying", "And Still No Arrests?", and "How Come, Sheriff Willougby?" Her pain is displayed in her signs, and she certainly pisses off local law enforcement. Woody Harrelson is excellent as the sheriff whose patience with her is commendable. The surprise performance is Sam Rockwell as a racist, homophobic deputy police officer, who is more than ready to punch Mildred in the face.

Film4 Prod., Blueprint Pictures, Cutting Edge Gp; Fox Searchlight Pictures