Social Studies
Guests Expected
This screening will feature a panel discussion with director Lauren Greenfield, students featured in the series, and experts from tech and social media fields.
Description
Filmed in Los Angeles over one academic school year, Social Studies features a diverse group of teens who open up their lives and phones to offer an intimate glimpse into how social media has reshaped childhood. From battling bullying, grappling with beauty standards and more, their compelling and relatable experiences go on a raw, visceral and urgent journey through the challenges of growing up in the digital era. Social Studies was created and directed by Lauren Greenfield (Generation Wealth (Festival, 2018), The Kingmaker (Doc Stories, 2019), The Queen of Versailles (Doc Film Fund Finalist, 2011; Festival, 2012), THIN (2006) and has earned Common Sense Media’s Seal of Approval.
This screening will feature episode one of the docuseries. This RSVP also includes access to the reception that will be held prior to the 7 PM screening at 5:45 PM at the same venue. Event is in collaboration with the Organization for Social Media Safety.
ATTENDEE INFORMATION
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PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH
Lauren Greenfield returns to her roots with L.A. youth to explore social media’s effects. Social Studies is a critically-acclaimed, groundbreaking, character-driven documentary series that delves into the lives of the first generation raised on social media. Filmed in Los Angeles over a school year, this groundbreaking social experiment features a diverse group of LA teens who open up their lives and phones to offer an intimate glimpse into how social media has reshaped childhood. From battling bullying, grappling with beauty standards, coping with racism, exploring sexuality, navigating the pressures of constant comparison, and making life-altering decisions, their compelling and relatable experiences take us on a raw, visceral, and urgent journey through the challenges of growing up in the digital age.
Trailer
Film Details
Language English
Year 2024
Country USA
Director Lauren Greenfield
Executive Producer Wallis Annenberg, Lauren Greenfield, Frank Evers
Closed Captions Closed Captions are not currently confirmed for this film.
Audio Description Audio Description is not currently confirmed for this film.
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation ASL is not currently scheduled for this event.