Subject (2023) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2023 · 1 h 37 m · English

Echo score 82

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Directed by

Camilla Hall, Jennifer Tiexiera

Starring

Kirsten Johnson, Elaine Friedman, Jesse Friedman, Bing Liu, Arthur Agee, Assia Boundaoui

This film examines the complex and sometimes troubling consequences of appearing in documentaries. Through stories drawn from acclaimed films like The Staircase and Hoop Dreams, it explores how sharing personal experiences can lead to unexpected repercussions and blurred lines between truth and celebrity. It raises questions about the ethics of documentary filmmaking and the impact on those whose lives are portrayed on screen.