Short Term 12
dir. Destin Daniel Cretton · 2013
Being alive means navigating the complexities of personal struggles while trying to support others who are also facing their own challenges.
Feature
Coming of Age
Mood
Melancholic / Contemplative
Look
raw and naturalistic, with an emphasis on intimate close-ups and muted color palettes
Structure
character-centric, with an emphasis on personal backstories and emotional arcs
Plot
Grace, a compassionate young supervisor at a foster care facility, helps at-risk teens. But when a new charge dredges up memories of her own troubled past, Grace's tough exterior begins eroding.
Why watch
"Short Term 12" invites viewers into a world of empathy and healing, where the past intertwines with the present in the lives of at-risk teens and their dedicated caregivers. This intimate drama showcases the profound impact of human connection amidst the complexities of trauma, making it a poignant exploration of resilience and hope.
Cultural context
foster care system realitiesgenerational traumamental health awarenessyouth agency and empowerment