11) Eighth Grade

Eighth Grade tells the story of Kayla Day an eighth-grade student who is struggling with self-image. The movie is directed by Bo Burnham and is a coming-of-age movie. Kayla is quiet and introverted, struggling to connect with her peers however, she puts forward a confident persona on her YouTube channel. This A24 movie perfectly captures the struggle and awkwardness of adolescence in the digital age in a fun and profound way. The movie has won several accolades including an Independent Spirit Award.
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Edited by Zainab Shaikh