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Critic Selome Hailu
rated 8

Ford’s commitment to implying trauma instead of visualizing it is more than just an impressive formal constraint.

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Critic Monica Castillo
rated 8

...a moving slow-burning drama filled with unspoken—but not unseen—hurt.

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Critic Roger Moore
rated 8

...captures the “how,” immerses us in the “now” and shows us the lives brought to a standstill by the experience and the soul-crushing systemic failures of the aftermath.

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Critic Monique Jones
rated 10

With beautiful acting, scenes filled with silent tension, and then slowly escalating depression and hopelessness, Test Pattern shows how much America's infrastructure must change to put victims first -- and perpetrators on notice.

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"Test Pattern" is a powerful drama that follows the story of Renesha, a successful African American woman, and her white boyfriend Evan, a tattoo artist. Their love is put to the test when Renesha is sexually assaulted after a night out with friends. Evan drives her from hospital to hospital in search of a rape kit, but they are met with obstacles at every turn. As they navigate the grueling process, their relationship is forced to confront the harsh realities of sexual assault and the flaws in the justice system. The film tackles these heavy themes with sensitivity and grace, offering a raw and emotional portrayal of the aftermath of a traumatic event.

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Test Pattern was released for streaming on February 19, 2021.