Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
Big Time Adolescence (2020)
A seemingly bright and mostly innocent 16-year-old named Mo attempts to navigate high school under the guidance of his best friend Zeke, an unmotivated-yet-charismatic college dropout. Although Zeke genuinely cares about Mo, things start to go awry as he teaches Mo nontraditional life lessons in drug dealing, partying, and dating. Meanwhile, Mo’s well-meaning dad tries to step in and take back the reins of his son’s upbringing.
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A seemingly bright and mostly innocent 16-year-old named Mo attempts to navigate high school under the guidance of his best friend Zeke, an unmotivated-yet-charismatic college dropout. Although Zeke genuinely cares about Mo, things start to go awry as he teaches Mo nontraditional life lessons in drug dealing, partying, and dating. Meanwhile, Mo’s well-meaning dad tries to step in and take back the reins of his son’s upbringing.
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Genre:Comedy, Drama
Directed By:Jason Orley
Written By:Jason Orley
In Theaters:3/13/2020
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Runtime:91 minutes
Studio:American High, LD Entertainment
Cast
Jason Orley
Director
Jason Orley
Director
Griffin Gluck
Monroe
Pete Davidson
Zeke
Jon Cryer
Reuben
Sydney Sweeney
Holly
Emily Arlook
Kate
mgk
Nick
Thomas Barbusca
Stacey
Oona Laurence
Sophie
Esteban Benito
Doug
Julia K. Murney
Sherri
Larry John Meyers
Principal Clarke
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