We the Animals

In a breathtakingly intimate and poetic exploration of childhood, "We the Animals" follows Jonah as he awakens to his own identity amidst the turbulent love and family dynamics of his working-class, mixed-race household in upstate New York. Shot on grainy 16mm film with animated sequences that add to its dreamlike quality, this coming-of-age drama is both deeply personal and universally relatable. As Jonah navigates the complexities of his burgeoning queerness, the film masterfully captures the struggles and emotions of growing up, rendered in a tone that's both lyric and unflinchingly honest.