FREE educational screening of Eighth Grade, The Electric Picture House, Stroud

WHAT: Into Film is proud to present a free educational screening of Eighth Grade as part of the Spring Screenings: Changing Times programme. At a time of remarkable change around attitudes towards the environment, technology, politics, and identity, particularly for young people, this film will open up discussion around some of these themes, utilising the remarkable power of cinema to deepen learning as well as provoke conversation and debate. The screening will be preceded by a short compilation of archive film on the theme, special schools’ edit provided by Yorkshire Film Archive.

We are delighted to be hosting this screening as part of Stroud Film Festival, an annual event that takes place at independent venues across the town and beyond during the month of March. Find out more about their programme here.

WHEN: Thursday 12 March, 09.45am - 11.45am (the event will start promptly at 10am)

WHERE: Stroud Film Festival, The Electric Picture House, Wotton, 18A Market Street, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire GL12 7AE.

Synopsis:

Kayla Day is a shy, awkward and introverted teenager trying her best to navigate the pitfalls of middle school whilst also cultivating an internet persona on YouTube and Snapchat. Although her online presence is confident and dynamic, she is still given the “Most Quiet” award at her school assembly whilst her single father struggles to connect with her. After unsuccessful attempts at flirting during a classmate’s pool party, Kayla is taken under the wing of a kind high school student Olivia and discovers that her teenage problems may have only just begun. An authentic, empathetic and relatable portrait of a girl on the cusp of maturity, 'Eighth Grade' is filled with shrewd observations on social media, growing up and overcoming anxiety.

Duration: 1hr 34mins

Certificate: 15 - BBFC. Into Film recommends this film is engaging for ages 16+

Language: English

Download our Film Guide resource to use with your students.

*Educators must ensure they book tickets for themselves as well as students. On the order form, please indicate how many young people and how many adults will attend out of the total amount of tickets you have booked*

We look forward to seeing you at the screening!

Please contact info@intofilm.org with any queries.

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