On July 28, 1995, on a hot summer day, Larry Clark’s fascinating cause célèbre Kids premiered, capturing a gritty portrayal of a single day in the lives of NYC’s youth. At SWIMMING POOL, we have a soft spot for movies that unfold within 24 hours or less, and Kids is a standout example. Some of your friends might have even learned how to steal or roll a joint because of this film. It’s one of those movies brimming with raw teenage angst that makes you want to take a shower after watching it…

Getting this movie recommended by someone who worships Gaspar Noé and thinks Charles Bukowski is underrated has become a bit of a canon event these days; but it’s time to discover for yourself what went into making this cult classic and understand why it remains a significant, if unsettling, cinematic milestone.