Gus Van Sant's Elephant
Well considering that someone in my class was greatly disturbed by the opening scene in saving private ryan, I dont think that this would be a good idea.
Water Lilies and Paranoid Park are two excellent 2008 picks.
How did I not think of paranoid park?? Thats perfect.
Friday Night Lights (The film and the TV series are both very good)
i love that movie.