Generation Wealth

Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Lauren Greenfield has been shedding light on the complexities of modern society through her work focusing on youth culture, gender expectations, and the relentless pursuit of material success over the past quarter-century. Her latest exploration delves into our current obsession with affluence and image, revealing how individuals strive for the trappings of wealth even if they can't genuinely afford it. By capturing the lives of those caught in this perpetual cycle, Greenfield highlights a culture where substance has taken a backseat to surface appearances, exposing the growing divide between the haves and have-nots. Through her poignant portraits, we witness the human desire for status and recognition, even when it comes at an increasingly high cost.