My Brother Tom (2001)

Fire Island is the more inclusive film of the two with the bi-phobic definition of pansexuality in The Thing About Harry and its obvious lack of colour on screen

Joann Kohng’s Subject to IX tells the heartbreaking truth of the Title IX rules that colleges abide by.

A film that focuses on an algorithm for a dating app that will bring viewers in for a surprise.

The social issues The Half of it takes on are handled well, between the antagonization brought on to Ellie for her race and the conflict that arises from her being gay. Both aspects of her character are built up over the course of the film and don’t seem abrupt or rushed. The film shows racism towards Ellie and her and father in varying levels, from having her schoolmates specifically address her as "Chinese girl” to the fore mentioned way her Dad is treated due to language barriers. The same can be said about Ellie being a lesbian. While she never truly “comes out” in the narrative, that does not undermine her journey of self-discovery from being meaningful. These ideas aren’t thrust upon the viewer in a preachy manor, the scenarios that occur feel believable given the rural setting. The film presents watchers with problems whom those like Ellie may face, and leaves us to sit with them and reflect.

This action thriller is made with the hope that the black youth of America will feel empowered, and realize the significance of their heritage.

An incredible documentary showcasing the difficulties of living in a crumbling Rust Belt city.