See You Yesterday
See You Yesterday

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See You Yesterday

2017
Movie
15 min
English

Two Brooklyn teenage prodigies, C.J. Walker and Sebastian Thomas, build make-shift time machines to save C.J.'s brother, Calvin, from being wrongfully killed by a police officer.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users89%
Director: Stefon BristolGenres: Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Two brilliant high school friends, CJ and Sebastian, create homemade time-travel backpacks to alter a tragic event. CJ is driven by the recent death of her older brother at the hands of police and desperately wants to prevent it from happening again. As they use the technology, they grapple with the unpredictable consequences of altering the past and the ethical dilemmas it presents.

Critical Reception

See You Yesterday was praised for its ambitious concept, strong performances from its young leads, and its timely exploration of themes like police brutality and racial injustice. While some critics noted pacing issues or a slightly uneven tone, the film was largely seen as a powerful and thought-provoking independent feature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling blend of sci-fi and social commentary.

  • Hailed for the strong performances of its young cast.

  • Acknowledged for its timely and urgent exploration of police brutality.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's unique premise that tackles serious social issues through a sci-fi lens. Many found the story engaging and the performances convincing, particularly from the lead actors. The film's message about the impact of systemic injustice resonated strongly with viewers.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Tribeca Film Festival Audience Award for Best Narrative Film.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Ava DuVernay's Array Filmworks, which focuses on amplifying marginalized voices in cinema.

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