Documentary
United States of America
My So-Called High School Rank is a drama film that follows the lives of several high school students from three different communities as they navigate the difficult and stressful paths towards college admissions. The three communities featured in the film are vastly different: a wealthy suburban area, an urban inner-city neighborhood, and a rural farming town.
The central plot of the film revolves around a high school musical that the students are staging, which serves to underscore their various fears and ambitions. Some of the characters are determined to achieve perfect grades and test scores in order to get into top universities, while others are dealing with personal challenges such as parental pressure, financial limitations, or mental health issues.
The characters' experiences are set against a backdrop of a changing world - one that's dealing with issues such as climate change, changing social norms, and political polarization. As they attempt to navigate these challenges, the students are forced to confront the realities of privilege and opportunity, the importance of community connections, and the difficulty of making personal sacrifices for the greater good.
Despite their disparate backgrounds, the characters are all united by a desire to find success and fulfillment in their lives. However, as the film progresses, seismic events occur that disrupt their expectations and force them to re-evaluate their priorities. The result is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of growing up in the modern world, and the challenges that young people face in achieving their goals and dreams.
