Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Anger is a strong motive, as British-Irish director Martin McDonagh also knows. After discovering that in America roadside billboards can be seen calling attention to unsolved crimes, he was inspired to write a script centring on the anger this expressed. The result was Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, unanimously hailed as one of the best films of that year, not only due to the brilliant script, but also to the equally brilliant acting of the cast. Particularly lead actress Frances McDormand excelled, winning an Oscar and more for her leading role performance as Mildred Hayes.
Mildred Hayes' daughter Angela has been raped and murdered. Ten months later, the police still have no clue who the culprit is – much to Mildred's anger and frustration the crime has become a cold case. She decides to rent three billboards alongside a minor road, posting provocative texts on them aimed at the police. This catches the attention of the local community. Also with Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell.
