Skin
Skin

Movie spotlight

Skin

2022
Movie
7 min
English

The short-form debut of Transgender writer director Cléo Saint LeClerc follows a young prostitute and his one off encounter with an older man.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users80%
Director: Guy NattivGenres: Biography, Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the life of Bryon Widner, a former neo-Nazi who, after years of hate-filled violence and radicalization, seeks to leave the white supremacist movement behind. Influenced by his girlfriend and an FBI agent, he undergoes a transformative journey to distance himself from his past and protect his family from the consequences of his former affiliations.

Critical Reception

Skin received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Jamie Bell's powerful performance and the film's sensitive handling of a difficult subject matter. While some found the narrative pacing uneven, the overall consensus highlighted the movie's exploration of redemption and the potential for change, even in the darkest of circumstances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jamie Bell delivers a compelling and transformative performance.

  • The film bravely tackles themes of racism, radicalization, and redemption.

  • While emotionally resonant, the narrative occasionally struggles with pacing.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated Jamie Bell's performance and the film's message of redemption. Many found the story to be powerful and thought-provoking, highlighting its relevance in addressing issues of hate and transformation. Some viewers noted that the film could be emotionally difficult to watch but ultimately rewarding.

Awards & Accolades

Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature. Jamie Bell received critical acclaim for his performance.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Bryon Widner, who had extensive white supremacist tattoos that he later had removed through painful laser treatments, a process depicted in the movie.

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