Candy Jar (2018) -

: The movie uses fast-paced debate rounds to mirror the verbal sparring and emotional "push-and-pull" between the leads.

: Appears as a guidance counselor who provides critical perspective to the ambitious teens.

The film follows two ultra-competitive high school seniors, (Sami Gayle) and Bennett (Jacob Latimore), who have spent years as bitter rivals on the debate circuit. Candy Jar (2018)

: A wealthy, pompous classmate with a silver-spoon upbringing.

: It explores the tension between Lona’s working-class reality and Bennett’s privileged background. : The movie uses fast-paced debate rounds to

: It is a classic example of the trope, comparable to films like You've Got Mail or 10 Things I Hate About You . Notable Cast

: An introverted academic raised by a single, working-class mother. : A wealthy, pompous classmate with a silver-spoon

The film features a strong supporting cast of veteran actors: : Playing Bennett's mother. Uzo Aduba : Playing Lona's mother.