Wild Nights with Emily

Wild Nights with Emily is a 2018 American romantic comedy film that explores Emily Dickinson's (Molly Shannon) vivacious and irreverent side, covering up her lifelong romantic relationship with another woman, Susan Gilbert. The film is based on the actual events of Emily's life, including her process as a writer and her attempts to get published. Through a series of events, the film reveals the depth of Emily and Susan's relationship, as well as Emily's struggles with the societal expectations placed upon her.