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Change
An African-American teenager grapples with his sexual identity on the night Barack Obama is elected President and Proposition 8 — the California voter initiative to eliminate same-sex marriage — is passed. When one of Jamie's friend group initiates the bullying of an openly gay classmate, Jamie uses his wits to try and prevent it, but when things don't go the way he predicted, he is forced to face his fears head on. Winner of the Audience Award for Best Short Film at Frameline35: The San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival, Change is a poetic and moving film which deftly examines one young man's internal identity struggles within the context of the modern movement for LGBT rights, and a high school experience fraught with peer pressure.
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Plot Summary
This drama follows the intertwined lives of several individuals navigating complex relationships and personal struggles. A young woman faces the challenges of her career and love life, while others around her deal with their own ambitions and heartbreaks. The film explores themes of change, resilience, and the search for happiness in the face of adversity.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'Change' received a mixed reception. While some praised its emotional depth and performances, others found the narrative to be somewhat predictable and slow-paced. Audiences were divided, with some connecting deeply with the characters' journeys and others finding it less engaging.
What Reviewers Say
Praise for the emotional performances of the lead actors.
Criticism for a formulaic plot that lacked originality.
Some found the pacing to be too deliberate, impacting overall engagement.
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Fun Fact
While released in 2011, the film was part of a larger anthology project exploring various aspects of human experience and societal shifts, making its individual release context important.
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