AWARD-WINNING SCRIPT

Never Rarely Sometimes Always’ Poignant Prose

image above: sidney flanigan and talia ryder in never rarely somtimes always; cover image: sidney flanagan in never rarely sometimes always

BY: Georgia Davis

In 2020, Eliza Hittman directed and wrote one of the most gut wrenching and poignant films of the year with Never Rarely Sometimes Always. The indie masterpiece deservingly won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Screenplay.

The film follows teen Autumn (Sidney Flanagan) who finds out she’s pregnant. With limited options and access to abortion clinics in her area, she and her cousin, Skylar (Talia Ryder), travel to New York City to find the medical care she needs.

**Sidney Flanigan in Never Rarely Sometimes Always**

The film subject itself is heavy as it deals with one of the most hot button social issues. Every scene oozes emotion — even when there is no dialogue. Most of that is due to the brilliant writing from Hittman. Her script is emotive. Between each moment of dialogue are gripping descriptions of the world around them.

Then of course there is the execution of the title’s use in the film. That scene alone is enough to move anyone to tears — even when reading the script and not visualizing.

**Sidney Flanagan and Talia Ryder in Never Rarely Sometimes Always**

Hittman’s well-deserved recognition from the NYFCC could land her a ticket to the Oscars. In fact, it should land her a ticket to the Oscars. No one is more deserving. PROVOKR encourages everyone to read this poignant prose — even if you have already seen the movie.

You can read the script here.