NYC Kids Can Watch ‘Eighth Grade’ Wednesday For Free

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — The movie “Eighth Grade” speaks to a generation forced to navigate what may be the hardest year of their education as well as the landmines of Facebook, SnapChat, YouTube and Twitter.

Or it would, if the kids could actually go see it.

Director Bo Burnham’s movie about Kayla, an eighth grade girl posting her eighth grade life on social media, earned critical acclaim, but also an R rating, which means its is inaccessible to kids her age who cannot find an adult to accompany them.

That’s why movie houses across the country will host free screenings Wednesday Night and dodge the rule that would prohibit eighth graders from attending.

In New York City, kids can head toward the Alamo Drafthouse at City Point, which will screen “Eighth Grade” for free at 7:30 p.m., according to organizers at the A24 film studio.

Tickets are limited and will be doled out on a first come, first served basis. Contact the theater or email info@A24films.com for more details.

You can watch a trailer of the film below.

Patch national reporter Dan Hampton contributed to this report.

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