Tell Me Who I Am

2019

1h 25m

Drama

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A teenager wakes up from a coma after surviving a motorcycle accident.

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While it may raise more questions than it ultimately answers, Tell Me Who I Am unravels a real-life horror story to devastating effect.

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inta k

unique and painful story.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/22/24

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Jeff M

Yet another example that truth is stranger - and often more riveting - than fiction, this is an absolutely fascinating documentary that is almost beyond belief. I am going to keep this short and succinct because I don't want to give away hardly anything that happens here - the unfolding of the story piece by piece is part of what makes this such an irresistible watch. And by the end, which is simply two brothers talking to each other at a table, the tension is so palpable it's almost breathtaking. This movie begs for discussion afterwards, as many of the moral dilemmas presented here are open to so many interpretations and opinions. I'm still on the fence about how I feel what went down. I'm considering starting an online movie club here on the blog in which we discuss certain movies after we all watch them - this would definitely be on top of my list. Highly, highly recommended!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/24

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Shaun M

Utterly disgusted at some of the reviews I've read here. This isn't a cash grab that's the exact same as, "airing your dirty laundry on jerry springer". That is ridiculous. Nor are you meant to receive all the answers to the questions that your inquisitive mind wants to know. This isn't for you and it certainly isn't about justice or vengeance. We are being let in on the journey of catharsis between two people, of two diametrically opposed ways to deal with harrowing abuse. It is painful and yet incredibly moving to watch how these two people come together in the end. Whole again through shared abuse. We may not ever know the full extent of what happened. One has to ask themselves however, are we entitled to? This is not our story, but one I'm thankful for having been told.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/23

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Gareth v

An interesting story to be told here, but does come across as a bit of a cut and paste therapy session which is a shame.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/22/23

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Flixster F

Seems unbelievable (that someone can remember their sibling but nobody else after an accident), but reality can be stranger than fiction. Also has a shock value to it. However, none of this makes it engaging and it feels like a drag.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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the s

I am going to be very careful about how I word my review…I genuinely question the validity of the content and part of that is how the story is presented and unfolds. The director presents it as a story that unfolds a little too perfectly. Childhood trauma is horrifically common, particularly as it pertains to sexual abuse. I certainly understand that it happens all too frequently. But what is the difference between creating a profitable documentary where life changing secrets are exchanged (literally produced to be sold and consumed as a commodity) and going on a junk show like Jerry Springer and airing the family's dirty laundry? Honestly, someone answer that. There is no difference. It's in quite bad taste, this isn't some kind of artistic vision, it's literally taking someone's secrets of absuse and publicly broadcasting it as entertainment for profit. And that's gross any way you slice it. Full stop. Which brings me back to why I think it's fair to question the content. Do not get me wrong: if true, the brothers need serious therapy…not public admission or public revelations of intimate details. That's the last that that would help a survivor of sexual childhood trauma. What good does it do to package it, edit it up all dramatically and sell it via Netflix? All in incredibly bad taste. If this did happen and wasn't a scripted vehicle to sell a story (because that's the culture we live in now, like it or not…people literally pretend to have cancer so they can get attention and raise money…don't blame me for openly questioning it, blame a culture that created that kind of phenomena) this is something that should have been handled privately and with paychologists and experts who know how to help manage survivors of childhood sexual abuse…not turned into a steaming movie of the week with all the lurid details aired for the whole world to see. I hope the brothers look at the movie after the fact and don't regret allowing themselves to be exploited in some way…their pain for other peoples' entertainment. Again, this isn't high art or science or anything like that…it's a highly polished, well edited version of what Jerry Springer used to do with shock TV specifically for ratings and profits and nothing else. Sorry, I don't think the lines between art and cinema and documentary are being blurred here, we have just created a culture where the more shocking a story you can create, the better your chances of selling the movie and more money you'll make. Want a piece of advice? Keep childhood trauma and sexual abuse out of the same arena as profits. Honestly. I don't know how else to put it.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

An intriguing documentary about twin brothers, amnesia and a filmmaker functioning as a therapist of last resort.

May 23, 2020

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Tomris Laffly

RogerEbert.com

While it's hard to do complete justice to their heartbreaking tale involving a dark, traumatic childhood, Perkins deserves all the credit for treating it with the respect and care that it deserves.

Rated: 3/4

May 23, 2020

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

It's tragic but utterly compelling viewing as director Ed Perkins allows the two men to share their stories -- and their lifelong anguish -- direct to camera before they sit down face-to-face for a final, painful catharsis.

Nov 7, 2019

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Perkins slowly builds the tension by structuring each of the first two acts around the individual brothers. That sets up a heart-shattering third act that brings every raw feeling and deeply rooted emotion to the surface.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 25, 2022

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Kelechi Ehenulo

Confessions From A Geek Mind

A harrowing yet cathartic tale of sibling healing and a dark family secret.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 3, 2020

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Taylor Antrim

Vogue

You'll watch the last 20 minutes with your heart in your throat.

May 23, 2020

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Synopsis

A teenager wakes up from a coma after surviving a motorcycle accident.

Director: Ed Perkins
Producer: Josh Braun, Jonathan Chinn
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 18, 2019
Runtime: 1h 25m

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