Pretty shocked to see so many think the leads didn’t have chemistry…idk the setup before the title card laid the foundation for a couple I’ve definitely seen before. Anyway, VERY interesting movie — its the type of directorial debut, where in the midst of its flaws (mainly attributed to pacing), you know this is a filmmaker with a point of view not often depicted.

Unpacking gender, race and the idealization of ownership in romantic relationships being challenged from a sexual assault is fascinating. Such a beautifully subtle film; Renesha having to explain to Evan she doesn’t know his people to walk into a party without him, taking her braids out after the assault, her subdued response of expectations juxtaposed to his because of their identities, the shot of them separated by a glass window. It’s all so good!

I don’t think I’ve ever seen the dichotomy of consent and control merged so seamlessly to address how men, even ones you love, can make the violation of your autonomy about them, and with an added layer of race and systematic barriers, its an impressively dynamic film that never feels like its assigning answers to the dialogue its presenting. It simply allows you to sit and breathe with who is often forgotten…Renesha.

Pretty shocked to see so many think the leads didn’t have chemistry…idk the setup before the title card laid the foundation for a couple I’ve definitely seen before. Anyway, VERY interesting movie — its the type of directorial debut, where in the midst of its flaws (mainly attributed to pacing), you know this is a filmmaker with a point of view not often depicted.

Unpacking gender, race and the idealization of ownership in romantic relationships being challenged from a sexual assault is fascinating. Such a beautifully subtle film; Renesha having to explain to Evan she doesn’t know his people to walk into a party without him, taking her braids out after the assault, her subdued response of expectations juxtaposed to his because of their identities, the shot of them separated by a glass window. It’s all so good!

I don’t think I’ve ever seen the dichotomy of consent and control merged so seamlessly to address how men, even ones you love, can make the violation of your autonomy about them, and with an added layer of race and systematic barriers, its an impressively dynamic film that never feels like its assigning answers to the dialogue its presenting. It simply allows you to sit and breathe with who is often forgotten…Renesha.

Lord please take Raneisha’s pain, triple it and send it to that man! After this please send a truck to run him over and send him into a coma, once he awakens from this coma he will be shot 30 times and finally reach hell

Also why would her friend act like that at the bar? Have some decency and look out for your friend …

Lord please take Raneisha’s pain, triple it and send it to that man! After this please send a truck to run him over and send him into a coma, once he awakens from this coma he will be shot 30 times and finally reach hell

Also why would her friend act like that at the bar? Have some decency and look out for your friend …

Loved the raw and lingering scenes in this, a real slow gut punch depicting a broken system. The flashbacks were hit or miss for me but the script and the two leads made up for it.

Loved the raw and lingering scenes in this, a real slow gut punch depicting a broken system. The flashbacks were hit or miss for me but the script and the two leads made up for it.

Given my line of work, this subject is unfortunately one I encounter with regularity. While Test Pattern doesn’t tread any new ground, it does sensitively highlight some of the many uphill battles a person who has been sexually assaulted may face. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on inner conflict about how to process what occurred. Loved ones are often the reason a sex assault is reported in the first place, meanwhile the actual trauma is inadvertently overlooked by those trying desperately to pursue justice.

Given my line of work, this subject is unfortunately one I encounter with regularity. While Test Pattern doesn’t tread any new ground, it does sensitively highlight some of the many uphill battles a person who has been sexually assaulted may face. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on inner conflict about how to process what occurred. Loved ones are often the reason a sex assault is reported in the first place, meanwhile the actual trauma is inadvertently overlooked by those trying desperately to pursue justice.

I watched this because it was nominated for Best First Feature at the Spirits and realized that this should be on everyone’s list for Best First Feature or Breakout Director or whatever. A powerful movie that has a few first feature related flaws, but is still really good.

I watched this because it was nominated for Best First Feature at the Spirits and realized that this should be on everyone’s list for Best First Feature or Breakout Director or whatever. A powerful movie that has a few first feature related flaws, but is still really good.