Social Animals (2018 documentary film) explained

Social Animals
Director:	Jonathan Ignatius Green
Music:	Matt Abeysekera
Studio:	Subconscious Films
Distributor:	Gravitas Ventures
Runtime:	87 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Social Animals is a 2018 American documentary film directed by Jonathan Ignatius Green about three teenagers growing up on Instagram. The film premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival^[1] and was released in the United States on December 11, 2018.^[2]

Premise

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 fame––and they’ll do just about anything to get it. Social Animals peeks into the digital and real worlds of today’s teenager, where followers, likes and comments mark success and self worth.^[3]

Appearances

• Kaylyn Slevin
• Humza Deas
• Emma Crockett Robinson
• Ravi Vora

Release

Social Animals was shown at many film festivals including South By Southwest on March 9, 2018.^[4]

• SF DocFest^[5]
• Newport Beach Film Festival^[6]
• KC Film Fest^[7]
• Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival^[8]
• Not Film Festival^[9]
• Beat Film Festival^[10]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of based on reviews, with an average rating of .^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: SXSW Schedule: Social Animals. December 13, 2018.
2. Web site: Instagram Star Documentary ‘Social Animals’ Sells to Gravitas Ventures. Donnelly. Matt. December 3, 2018. Variety. December 13, 2018.
3. Web site: Social Animals: Official Website. December 13, 2018.
4. Web site: SXSW: 2018 Film Lineup. December 13, 2018.
5. Web site: SF DocFest 2018: SOCIAL ANIMALS. December 21, 2018.
6. Web site: Social Animals (2nd Screening). December 21, 2018.
7. Web site: Best Heartland Documentary Feature. December 21, 2018.
8. Web site: Programs, Films, Awards. December 21, 2018.
9. Web site: Social Animals. December 21, 2018.
10. Web site: СОЦИАЛЬНЫЕ ЖИВОТНЫЕ. December 21, 2018.
11. Web site: Social Animals (2018). Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. .