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Come True

Name: Come True
Director: Anthony Scott Burns
Released: 2020
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

8.0/10

Excellent

2020

Unrated

Director

Anthony Scott Burns

Runtime

105 minutes

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Come True succeeds in challenging traditional power structures by centering a female protagonist against a predatory scientific establishment. It avoids common clichés by presenting a harrowing, non-idealized psychological reality. However, the film lacks depth regarding LGBTQ+ identities and racial diversity. These elements appear as naturalistic background rather than deliberate thematic engagements. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its critique of institutions and its ability to challenge gendered hierarchies within a high-tech, near-future setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Come True have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't include stories that challenge the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender. The cast is diverse, but the story focuses on the protagonist's personal journey without hinting at LGBTQ+ themes.

How does Come True portray gender?

Good

Asa challenges traditional power structures by being the main character in a male-dominated scientific world. The story shifts power from the male establishment to her internal experiences.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Come True?

Fair

A diverse supporting cast adds a realistic, global feel. However, the plot doesn't use the different racial backgrounds as a key part of the story.

How does Come True represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film offers a sophisticated look at corporate capitalism and scientific overreach. It questions the idea of objective truth within simulated realities and institutional authority.

Does Come True include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's psychological struggles can be seen through the lens of neurodivergence. These elements support the sci-fi premise but don't act as a focused exploration of disability.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by placing a female protagonist at the center of the story.
Offers a sophisticated critique of corporate capitalism and the ethics of scientific overreach.
Avoids 'inspiration porn' by focusing on the raw, non-idealized reality of the protagonist's psychological state.

Limited or Absent

Doesn't engage explicitly with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender character arcs.
Doesn't use racial or cultural diversity as a primary driver of the narrative.
Psychological elements function more as plot catalysts than dedicated explorations of disability.

Official Synopsis

Looking for an escape from her recurring nightmares, 18-year-old Sarah submits to a university sleep study, but soon realizes she's become the conduit to a frightening new discovery.

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