Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school — the end of her thus far disastrous eighth grade year — before she begins high school.
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Bo Burnham perfectly captured the excruciating awkwardness of middle school in the digital age. This film feels so incredibly authentic, a genuine reflection of growing up with screens as an extension of identity. It’s a cringe-inducingly honest look at finding your voice, made all the more impactful by its availability on demand for parents and teens alike.
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Bo Burnham absolutely nailed the awkwardness of being 13 in 2018. This movie is a time capsule of middle school social media, trying to fit in, and the anxiety that comes with it. Kayla's journey feels so real, it's almost uncomfortable. If you ever scrolled through Instagram feeling lost, this film gets it. It's painfully authentic and surprisingly uplifting.
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