Armageddon Time (2022)
Set in 1980s Queens, New York, a Jewish boy navigates the complexities of friendship and societal expectations when he forms a bond with a spirited African-American classmate. His family, steeped in privilege, disapproves of this unlikely friendship, prompting him to confront the harsh realities of inequality and bias surrounding them. As he grapples with the challenges of adolescence, the boy's experiences illuminate the stark divides of race and class, ultimately shaping his understanding of the world and his place within it.
