coming of age
Netflix's ‘Monster’ Is More Than a Thrilling Crime Drama
The film adaptation of Walter Dean Myers’ “Monster” starring Kelvin Harrison Jr. and A$AP Rocky explores how rare it is for Black boys to be afforded second chances.
With 'Concrete Cowboy', Black Cowboys Get Their Due
'Concrete Cowboy' is a contemporary coming-of-age story about how North Philly’s Fletcher Street stables tells a larger story about the city.
Five Coming-of-Age Trans Movies That Changed My life
These movies, new and old, offensive and not, tell perspective-altering stories about growing up transgender.
7 Things to Watch on Netflix If You Loved 'Eighth Grade'
You're never too old for a beautifully awkward coming-of-age story.
Inside the Sacred Ceremony That Ushers Apache Girls Into Womanhood
From running laps to finally receiving her Apache name, Mescalero Apache Tribe member Julene Geronimo takes Broadly through the four days of her arduous rite-of-passage.
'Saturday Church' Shines a Light on Growing Up Trans
'Saturday Church' uses the ball scene, magic realism, and bold musical numbers to plot one child's queer self-actualization.
Where Was ‘Call Me by Your Name’ When I Was 17?
Of all the film's achievements, telling the story of a first queer love that isn't filled with shame or rejection may be its finest—and one I could have used during my own queer adolescence.
Ten Years of 'Coming of Age' – Hands Down the Worst Comedy Ever
It's been a decade since the pilot of this unforgivingly shit comedy.
Alista Marq’s Blissful New Track "Kid Again" Sounds Like a Coming of Age Movie
“I hope someone, somewhere in the world (wide web) really connects with the song the same way I do.”
'Hell,' a Short Story by Benjamin Nugent
A professional interrogator teaches frat boys how to run a proper hell week.