Armageddon Time
dir. James Gray · 2022
Growing up often involves confronting the harsh realities of inequality and the complexities of human relationships.
A young Jewish boy navigates the complexities of friendship when he befriends an African-American classmate in 1980s Queens, much to the disapproval of his family. Watching it feels like stepping into a bittersweet memory, where the innocence of childhood collides with the harsh realities of societal expectations and prejudice.
In 1980, Queens, New York, a young Jewish boy befriends a rebellious African-American classmate to the disapproval of his privileged family and begins to reckon with growing up in a world of inequality and prejudice.
Talking points
- the impact of privilege on personal relationships
- the complexities of childhood friendships across racial lines
- the role of family in shaping identity
- the nostalgia of growing up in a specific era
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