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See You Yesterday

Name: See You Yesterday
Director: Stefon Bristol
Released: 2019
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

6.6/10

Good

2019

TV-MA

Director

Stefon Bristol

Runtime

86 minutes

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See You Yesterday stands out by using science fiction to highlight Black intellectual leadership. By positioning Black characters in a high-concept framework, the film avoids typical stereotypes and challenges the genre's traditional focus on Anglo protagonists. The movie also successfully counters gendered scientific clichés. Gracie's role as a scientific leader emphasizes women's ability to drive the story through technical skills rather than emotional support. However, the story remains neutral on LGBTQ+ identities. While it steers clear of traditional gender assumptions, it does not actively incorporate diverse gender expressions or LGBTQ+ identities into the main plot.

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Category Breakdown

Does See You Yesterday have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on the intellectual and platonic relationship between two teenagers. It doesn't prominently feature LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.

How does See You Yesterday portray gender?

Excellent

Gracie drives the narrative as a scientific leader, challenging traditional gender stereotypes by emphasizing technical expertise rather than emotional support.

How racially and ethnically diverse is See You Yesterday?

Excellent

The film showcases a predominantly Black cast set in modern Brooklyn. It offers non-stereotypical representation by placing Black characters in a science-fiction context.

How does See You Yesterday represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative examines the impact of a police shooting on a community, highlighting systemic issues and prioritizing lived experiences over institutional authority.

Does See You Yesterday include disability representation?

Minimal

The film explores themes of grief and psychological trauma but lacks prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities as key character traits.

Present on Screen

Highlights Black intellectual leadership in a high-concept sci-fi setting.
Subverts gender clichés by featuring a female scientist.
Explores systemic social issues and institutional power dynamics.

Limited or Absent

Could include more prominent LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional gender expressions.
Needs more specific depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

As two teen prodigies try to master the art of time travel, a tragic police shooting sends them on a series of dangerous trips to the past.

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