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The Subject

  • 2020
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
312
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Jason Biggs and Nile Bullock in The Subject (2020)
A successful documentary filmmaker is haunted by his last film, which captured the murder of one of his subjects, an African American teenager in Harlem. Struggling with lingering feelings of guilt while trying to focus on a new project, he becomes increasingly frustrated with a stranger who is videotaping his every move. A timely film that not only explores the relationship between an artist and their subject but also the uncomfortable reality of race and class among those who seek to be aware when they are confronted with their own privilege. Expertly written and directed, with powerhouse performances from Jason Biggs and Aunjanue Ellis. This is an absolute must-see movie.
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Logline: THE SUBJECT follows a successful white documentary filmmaker dealing with the fallout from his previous film which caught the murder of a Black teen on tape. Now, someone films his ... Read allLogline: THE SUBJECT follows a successful white documentary filmmaker dealing with the fallout from his previous film which caught the murder of a Black teen on tape. Now, someone films his every move, threatening his idyllic life.Logline: THE SUBJECT follows a successful white documentary filmmaker dealing with the fallout from his previous film which caught the murder of a Black teen on tape. Now, someone films his every move, threatening his idyllic life.

  • Director
    • Lanie Zipoy
  • Writer
    • Chisa Hutchinson
  • Stars
    • Jason Biggs
    • Nile Bullock
    • Anabelle Acosta
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    312
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lanie Zipoy
    • Writer
      • Chisa Hutchinson
    • Stars
      • Jason Biggs
      • Nile Bullock
      • Anabelle Acosta
    • 15User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 18 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Jason Biggs
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    • Malcolm Barnes
    Anabelle Acosta
    Anabelle Acosta
    • Jess Rivas
    Lacy Allen
    Lacy Allen
    • Jogger
    Nick Abeel
    • Jake
    Zack Calhoon
    Zack Calhoon
    • Tony
    Hilary Townsend
    • Kwame Mom
    Caleb Eberhardt
    Caleb Eberhardt
    • Kwame Johnson
    Brian McManamon
    Brian McManamon
    • Peter
    Giovanni Andradé
    • Kwame Friend
    • (as Giovanni Hanniford)
    Trey Cruz
    • Malcolm Friend
    Romano Johnson
    • Malcolm Friend
    Javier Smith
    • Malcolm Friend
    Ivan Moore
    Ivan Moore
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    Dominic Marcus
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    Daniel Carreau
    Daniel Carreau
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    • Director
      • Lanie Zipoy
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      • Chisa Hutchinson
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    7wandernn1-81-683274

    Do You Still Look At Me As Art???

    I found this movie compelling. It was a mix of racism, greed, selfishness, and a lot of what is wrong with society in the US today. There really is a lot going on in this movie. Of course it won't be for everyone. It's definitely not for non thinkers who are more likely to appreciate the Marvel Comics movies.

    Some really good performances here all around. 7/10.
    8gsantonas

    Loved this film

    I was so impressed with this film. I wasn't sure what to expect but it was extremely heart felt and engaging. I liked the mix of documentary style and cinematic. It was beautifully shot. The writing was really good as well as the score. I hope this does well and many people see it. I think it is extremely poignant for these times.
    9mermunyc

    Extraordinary

    This movie was honest and nuanced and heartbreaking in all the right ways. The performances were extraordinary.

    My family and I talked about this film and the issues it addresses for days afterwards.
    10beccaburnett

    Should be required viewing

    This film is smart and hard to watch in all the right ways. Writer Chisa Hutchinson does what she does best: asks us to look at the ugly side of ourselves we would rather not face while also somehow finding unexpected moments of beauty. The actors execute the thought-provoking script to perfection. It's not an easy watch, but it's gripping and important and well worth your time.
    1MovieCriticOnline

    Wokeness gone awry

    What did I just watch? Seriously, what was it? It's like they took a bunch of woke tweets and made a movie out of it. Why on Earth did Jason agree to act in this? He wasn't right for this at all and a bad script didn't help. The "documentary" was so poorly executed. I know it was a low budget, but a low budget doesn't mean.

    They included every stereotype in this film. This was like a youtube web series.

    The scenes went on too long and were unengaging. It was just unbearable to watch. Please no more woke films. There have been done and done much better in the past. Time to make f=some fun movies again.

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      • October 13, 2022 (Portugal)
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