Cinematographer Elliot Davis utilized handheld 16mm cameras almost exclusively. The constant, jittery movement creates an intimate, almost intrusive documentary style. The camera invades the characters' personal space, forcing the audience to experience the claustrophobia and disorientation of Tracy’s downward spiral in real-time. 2. A Shift in Color Palette
| Theme | What to watch for | |-------|-------------------| | | Total transformation to fit in; loss of self | | Self-harm | Explicit depiction of cutting (shown multiple times) | | Substance use | Huffing, pills, marijuana, alcohol | | Sexual content | Underage sex, oral sex references, voyeurism | | Family breakdown | Screaming fights, betrayal, guilt | | Class & materialism | Stealing designer clothes, body image, status | 2003 Film Thirteen