Social Animals

An intimate, sobering look at teenagers chasing validation online, blending voyeuristic unease with genuine empathy for their loneliness.

Directed by

Jonathan Ignatius Green

Genres

Documentary

Tagline

It's real life, just filtered

Overview

A daredevil photographer, an aspiring swimsuit model, and a midwest girl next door are all looking for the same things from their Instagram accounts––a little love, acceptance and, of course, fame––and they’ll do just about anything to get it.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, cynical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, coming-of-age, media

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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