Not Okay

• Comedy
• Drama

In the darkly comedic landscape of internet culture, *Not Okay* presents a searingly uncomfortable satire of performative activism and the relentless pursuit of online validation. The film follows a young woman in New York City who fabricates a harrowing experience to gain social media notoriety, only to find her fabricated trauma unexpectedly colliding with genuine tragedy. It isn’t a story about a simple lie, but a pointed exploration of how easily empathy can be manufactured and consumed, and the escalating consequences of digital deception—especially when intersecting with real-world trauma. The film’s unsettling tone isn’t focused on judging the protagonist, but rather uses her perspective to expose the hollowness of online clout chasing and the complexities of navigating a world saturated with filtered realities and the craving for attention. It's a distinctly uncomfortable, yet captivating, experience that lingers with a sense of moral ambiguity.