Contact of Reality 

The plot lags, the moral lessons are misguided, but are those fluffy little donut creatures adorable? Yes. Yes, they are.

The clever but socially-awkward Tetê joins a new school, and she'll do anything to fit in.

The Night Doctor achieves telling an original story in which the pace accelerates progressively while supported by dark aesthetics.

'Pariah' tells a powerful, mesmerizing, and unflinchingly honest story of identity.

Despite its glaring flaws, First Girl I Loved is not entirely undeserving of a watch. For people who can handle the more difficult aspects of the story and graphic scenes, it is worth looking into. It’s not a film worthy of rewatch, but it may still resonate somewhat with those who need a story like this. It is a genuine, if flimsy attempt at a coming-of-age tale. Were the film to be directed by someone with experiences more similar to Anne, it would likely be more powerful--as it is, it feels like a man’s perspective of what it means to come to terms with your identity as a lesbian.