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Deep Dive: Social Animals (2018)

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Social Animals
Social Animals is a documentary that follows three teenagers navigating their lives on Instagram. The film features a daredevil photographer, an aspiring swimsuit model, and a midwest girl next door, all seeking love, acceptance, and fame through their social media presence. It presents a contrast between their digital personas and real-life experiences, emphasizing the impact of followers, likes, and comments on their self-worth. Directed by Jonathan Ignatius Green, the film premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival on March 9, 2018, and was released in the United States on December 11, 2018. With a runtime of 87 minutes, it captures the essence of teenage life in a digital age, showcasing how social media shapes their identities and aspirations.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Kaylyn Slevin, an aspiring swimsuit model.
  • •Follow Humza Deas, a daredevil photographer.
  • •See how Instagram shapes teenage identities.

Did You Know

•Social Animals premiered at South by Southwest on March 9, 2018.
•The film has an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 17 reviews.
•It was released in the U.S. on December 11, 2018.
•The film features appearances by Kaylyn Slevin, Humza Deas, and Emma Crockett Robinson.

Perfect For

Teen social media cultureInstagram influencersDocumentary enthusiasts