Sia
Sia

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Sia

Movie
12 min
English

Sia is a poetic short film that follows Nola and Sia, a Black queer female couple whose vibrant life together is upended when a global pandemic threatens to tear apart their entire world.

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IMDb2.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes14%
Metacritic19
Google Users19%
Director: SiaGenres: Musical, Drama

Plot Summary

A drug-addicted woman, Sue, finds herself responsible for her autistic half-sister, Music, after their father's death. Navigating the complexities of Music's unique needs and their own troubled past, Sue learns to embrace love, connection, and acceptance.

Critical Reception

Sia's directorial debut, 'Music,' was met with significant controversy and overwhelmingly negative reviews. Critics widely condemned the film for its offensive and harmful portrayal of autism, its nonsensical plot, and the casting of a neurotypical actress to play an autistic character. While some acknowledged Sia's attempt at artistic expression, the consensus was that the film failed on almost every conceivable level, particularly in its ethical considerations and storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely criticized for its deeply offensive and misinformed portrayal of autism.

  • The narrative is disjointed and nonsensical, lacking any coherent plot or character development.

  • Casting choices were highly controversial and contributed to the film's problematic nature.

Google audience: Google users largely expressed disappointment and outrage over the film's depiction of autism, with many finding it offensive and harmful. The plot was frequently cited as confusing and poorly executed, leading to a very low overall user rating.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Kate Hudson). Nominated for Worst Picture at the Golden Raspberry Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Sia, has been open about her own struggles with mental health and addiction, which she stated influenced her decision to create 'Music'.

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