The Subject (2020) — Jason Biggs & Aunjanue Ellis in a Powerful Racial Drama

Saturday Movie Showcase: The Subject (2020) — The Uncomfortable Reality of Race and Privilege

BlackTree Media presents The Subject (2020), a timely and thought-provoking drama that explores the complex relationship between an artist and their subject. Directed by Lanie Zipoy and written by Chisa Hutchinson, this film challenges audiences to confront the realities of race, class, and the ethics of storytelling in modern America.

⭐ Plot Synopsis
Phil Waterhouse (Jason Biggs) is a successful white documentary filmmaker whose life is turned upside down by the fallout of his last project—a film that captured the murder of an African American teenager in Harlem. While struggling with deep-seated guilt and trying to move forward with a new project, Phil discovers that someone is now filming his every move. As the tables turn and he becomes the subject, the film dives into the uncomfortable truths of privilege and the consequences of capturing tragedy for "art."