What's Up With the Woke Teens in Eddington?
Briefly

Eddington focuses on a small New Mexico town in 2020, highlighting the social dynamics among teenagers amidst COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement. Sarah, the socially conscious teen, leads male peers Eric and Brian, who engage in superficial critiques of police violence. Their online activism is juxtaposed with their personal lives, characterized by humor and aimlessness. The film critiques their performance-driven politics while exposing the vulnerabilities of youth navigating social issues and their romantic aspirations in a chaotic environment.
Eddington showcases Sarah, a socially conscious teen, with her male peers vying for her attention while navigating a landscape of performative politics amidst COVID restrictions.
The film satirizes Gen-Zers through a trio of teenagers who attempt to lead a local leftist movement following George Floyd's death, illustrating their superficial activism.
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