To us, From us
To us, From us

Movie spotlight

To us, From us

2018
Movie
102 min
Mandarin

Class 18, the notorious yakuza class in Wutong Middle School received a letter from their future selves one day. The letter accurately predicted what would happen to class 18 during their high school years, and asked the students to complete three impossible missions to save their sick math teacher. To avoid the misfortunes written in the letter, the bad kids called a truce and gradually developed a heartwarming relationship with the Math teacher on their journey to shift the track of history.

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Director: Melvin RobertGenres: Documentary, Short

Plot Summary

This short documentary offers a personal and insightful look into the lives and experiences of Black queer individuals. It delves into their journeys of self-discovery, resilience, and community building. The film highlights the intersectionality of identities and the unique challenges and triumphs faced by this community.

Critical Reception

To Us, From Us was primarily screened at film festivals and community events, receiving a warm reception for its authentic portrayal and important subject matter. It was praised for giving a voice to a community often underrepresented in media.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intimate and honest exploration of Black queer experiences.

  • Appreciated for its focus on resilience and community.

  • Noted for its significance in representation.

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Awards & Accolades

Screened at various LGBTQ+ film festivals.

Fun Fact

The documentary was created by director Melvin Robert as a personal project to highlight stories within his own community.

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