
Sticky: A (Self) Love Story
2016

Representation Score
Good
2011
Not RatedDirector
Angela Tucker
Runtime
75 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetNew Showbiz Analysis
Angela Tucker’s documentary is a sophisticated exploration of identity through filmmaking. It effectively uses queer theory to challenge traditional definitions of attraction, offering a nuanced view of human connections. The film shines by focusing on a demographic that has historically been ignored or medicalized. By questioning the pervasive influence of a sex-centric culture, it provides a critical look at contemporary social structures. While the film presents a wide range of racial identities, its primary emphasis is on the psychological and social dimensions of orientation rather than exploring deeper intersections of race and identity.
Category Breakdown
The film serves as a key resource for raising awareness about asexuality, a group often overlooked in discussions about sexuality. It challenges the idea that everyone is heterosexual by separating sexual and romantic preferences.
The documentary examines how societal pressures related to reproduction and sexual desire affect all genders. It highlights how these expectations can sideline individuals who don't fit traditional sexual norms.
The film features a diverse range of interviewees from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, showing that asexuality is not confined to any particular group. This approach avoids presenting a singular or Western perspective on the identity.
The narrative criticizes a culture that overly emphasizes sex and treats sexual activity as a necessary part of life. It prioritizes personal identity over traditional views on desire.
There is no significant indication of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The focus remains solely on sexual orientation.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Facing a sex obsessed culture, a mountain of stereotypes and misconceptions, and a lack of social or scientific research, asexuals - people who experience no sexual attraction - struggle to claim their identity.

2016

2021

2001

2020

2016

2015

2020

2008
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.