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@theatlantic named SOCIAL STUDIES as one of the 13 Best TV Shows of 2024. “Social Studies (FX) Lauren Greenfield’s docuseries about Gen Z’s relationship with social media—which its members have never lived without—may play like a horror movie to parents. Greenfield, who has long chronicled America’s evolving youth culture, had the high schoolers she followed record their phone screens, which means the series is packed with troubling footage of today’s teens passing constant judgment on one another—and themselves—online. Yet Social Studies isn’t an alarmist project condemning kids for being too into TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram; instead, it deftly examines how such platforms exacerbate timeless issues. Greenfield’s interviews with her subjects’ parents reveal how jealousy, isolation, and anxiety aren’t unique to Gen Z, and her phone-free roundtable discussions with teens demonstrate how aware they are of social media’s damaging effects. Social Studies suggests that the bigger problem is that the overwhelming litany of apps has been designed to make young users feel self-conscious. In their candid talks with Greenfield, Gen Zers prove that they, as the ones who best understand how such platforms work, may one day have the solution. — S.L” @fxnetworks @hulu @disneyplus @institute.pictures @instituteartist @greenfield_lauren

INTO THE PHONES OF TEENS “Social Studies,” a documentary series by Lauren Greenfield, follows a group of young people, and screen-records their phones, to capture how social media has reshaped their lives. By Naomi Fry @newyorkermag November 9, 2024

Honored to have joined TheWrap’s #PowerWomenSummit on Tuesday with Cooper and Jonathan for an insightful panel discussion about 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬. Grateful to @TheWrap and @WrapWomen for creating such a powerful space to share stories and ideas. 📸: CJ, Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock , and Randy Shropshire for TheWrap

[Holiday party photos part 2 ]This past week, we celebrated our 5th Annual Doc Holiday Party! We started this tradition to build community and take a moment to celebrate the amazing people who work in documentary—the great films they create and the dedication behind them. It’s a chance to let your hair down and make new friends. And this year, coming together felt more important than ever! Thank you to everyone who came and to our incredible co-hosts. Here’s to more connection and celebration next year!

[Holiday party photos part 1 ]This past week, we celebrated our 5th Annual Doc Holiday Party! We started this tradition to build community and take a moment to celebrate the amazing people who work in documentary—the great films they create and the dedication behind them. It’s a chance to let your hair down and make new friends. And this year, coming together felt more important than ever! Thank you to everyone who came and to our incredible co-hosts. Here’s to more connection and celebration next year!

@balenciaga Le City Bag Campaign, photographed by @greenfield_lauren | ft. @pernilleteisbaek @devonleecarlson @palomija Produced by @institute.pictures | @instituteartist Le City Bag is available in select stores and on balenciaga.com

@balenciaga Le City Bag Campaign, photographed by @greenfield_lauren | ft. @livia @sooakki @mikaschndr @camillecharriere Produced by @institute.pictures | @instituteartist Le City Bag is available in select stores and on balenciaga.com

@balenciaga Le City Bag Campaign, photographed by @greenfield_lauren | ft. @dixiedamelio @justineskye @olympiagreece Produced by @institute.pictures | @instituteartist Le City Bag is available in select stores and on balenciaga.com

Costa Rica fun with the gang! ♥️ Have a great Friday! - - - #familytime #laurengreenfield #socialstudies #costarica

Great to screen Social Studies at USC Annenberg and join the Q&A with Professor Gordon Stables alongside the incredible students who participated in the series. Social Studies is now streaming on @hulu and @disneyplus. 📷: @_h_a_m_i_s_h_ #SocialStudies #USCAnnenberg #LaurenGreenfield #hulu #disneyplus #documentaries

Honored to present at the 9th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards last Sunday at New York’s Edison Ballroom! 🎥✨ I had the privilege of announcing the winners for Best Cinematography and Best Editing, two categories that celebrate the artistry and dedication behind the camera. Congratulations to all the nominees and the incredible winners: 🏆 Best Cinematography: Iris Ng, Eunsoo Cho, Justin Turkowski – The Last of the Sea Women (Apple TV+) 🏆 Best Editing: Otto Burnham – Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, HBO Documentary Films, CNN Films) Your work inspires us all. 👏 #CriticsChoice #DocumentaryAwards #LaurenGreenfield #Cinematography #filmediting #socialstudies