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Test pattern, written and directed by Shatara Michelle Ford

Label
Test pattern, written and directed by Shatara Michelle Ford
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
14A
Main title
Test pattern
Responsibility statement
written and directed by Shatara Michelle Ford
Runtime
82
Summary
The movie follows an interracial couple whose relationship is put to the test after a Black woman is sexually assaulted and her white boyfriend drives her from hospital to hospital in search of a rape kit. Their story reveals the systemic injustices and social conditioning women face when navigating sex and consent within the American patriarchy. Winner of top prizes at the BlackStar and New Orleans Film Festivals, this gripping social thriller offers a unique exploration of institutional racism and sexism from a Black female point of view
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Classification
resource.filmdirector
resource.screenwriter