Text Me When You Get Home
Text Me When You Get Home

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Text Me When You Get Home

2021
Movie
7 min
Danish

Four young women walk home alone after a trip to town. They are all confronted with the general fear and paranoia when a woman walks home alone late at night. But not all dangers lurk in the unknown.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users95%
Director: Sarah Kate EllisGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the issue of violence against women, focusing on the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment. It highlights the everyday fears and precautions women take to ensure their safety, inspired by the phrase 'Text me when you get home.' The film features personal stories and expert interviews to shed light on systemic issues and advocate for change.

Critical Reception

The documentary received positive reviews, praised for its timely and important subject matter. Critics commended its empathetic approach and the powerful personal narratives it shared, while also noting its effectiveness in raising awareness about gender-based violence.

What Reviewers Say

  • A vital and moving exploration of women's safety concerns.

  • Effectively uses personal stories to highlight a pervasive societal problem.

  • An important call to action for awareness and change.

Google audience: Audiences widely appreciated the film's direct and honest portrayal of an issue that resonates with many. Viewers found the personal stories particularly impactful and moving, often sharing their own related experiences.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Documentary at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's title and central theme are derived from the common phrase women use to ensure their friends or family know they've arrived home safely, a practice often necessitated by fears of walking alone at night.

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