Skin
Skin

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Skin

2017
Movie
16 min
Arabic

The story of Aline, a 17 year old girl, rebelling against her mother, who is also her teacher at school. The mother still treats her daughter like a child, which provokes Aline to revolt.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users84%
Director: Guy NattivGenres: Drama, Biography

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the life of Bryon Widner, a young man who was a prominent figure in a white supremacist group. He fell in love with a woman who wanted a better life for her and her child, prompting him to seek a way out of the hate group. This journey involved facing immense pressure from the group's leaders and undergoing significant physical and emotional transformations to shed his past.

Critical Reception

Skin received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Jamie Bell's powerful performance and the film's unflinching portrayal of redemption and the struggle against ingrained hate. Some critics noted the film's direct and sometimes brutal approach to its subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jamie Bell delivers a transformative and compelling performance.

  • The film is a powerful, albeit difficult, exploration of racism and redemption.

  • Praised for its courage in tackling a challenging subject matter.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be impactful and moving, with many highlighting Jamie Bell's performance as a standout. The true story aspect resonated with viewers, who appreciated the narrative of escaping a hate group and finding a new path.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actor at the Independent Spirit Awards for Jamie Bell.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Bryon Widner, who underwent dozens of surgeries to remove his racist tattoos.

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