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It's Not You, It's Me

Name: It's Not You, It's Me
Director: Matt Spicer
Released: 2013
Duration: 11 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2013

Director

Matt Spicer

Runtime

11 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This short film functions as a micro-study of interpersonal friction and sensory irritation. Its limited runtime and focused premise constrain its capacity for expansive multi-layered world-building. The narrative relies on a singular, conventional romantic pairing. This narrow scope results in a lack of demographic breadth and visible systemic disruption. While the film offers a female-centric descent into horror, it remains a localized character study rather than a diverse social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does It's Not You, It's Me have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The central conflict revolves around a conventional romantic pairing without exploring non-straight relationships.

How does It's Not You, It's Me portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a female protagonist's psychological shift. Her growing irritation disrupts traditional submissive feminine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is It's Not You, It's Me?

Minimal

There is no evidence of a racially diverse cast. The narrative focuses on a singular relationship without incorporating racial blending.

How does It's Not You, It's Me represent religion and culture?

Fair

The premise prioritizes individual psychological truth over social cohesion. However, it lacks a broader critique of systemic power structures.

Does It's Not You, It's Me include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters navigate physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities as a central narrative component.

Present on Screen

The film centers a female perspective, allowing for a departure from traditional submissive feminine roles through the protagonist's growing irritation.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks demographic breadth, offering no representation for LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, or characters with disabilities.
The narrative scope is highly localized, missing opportunities for broader cultural critique or multi-layered depth.

Official Synopsis

A young woman's relationship takes a dark turn when every sound her boyfriend makes starts to annoy her. We don't want to spoil the ending for you, but things get a little messy.

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