Test Pattern

"A film poised to become one of the year’s must-see indie gems... one the year's first true discoveries."

"A staggeringly impressive debut… It's a cinematic achievement.”

“Test Pattern offers a fresh way of examining sexual assault and its aftermath on screen, one that feels just as emblematic of its moment as Thelma & Louise.”

“A brilliant debut… whose intellectual impact feels almost physical in its intensity.”

“Stunning in its examination of blackness, whiteness, gender, and class… This is talent. Pure, plain and simple.”

“Intelligent and engrossing… [a] quietly momentous first feature.”

“Transposes the discourse around the #MeToo movement from whiteness to a Black female lens. In line with... I May Destroy You, it’s part of an indispensable breakthrough in media.”

“An engrossing human drama, one that examines the intersections and inequalities between race, gender, and healthcare in a poignant and powerful way.”

“A searing, yet nuanced, interrogation of the racism and sexism baked into our society at every level... Strikingly punctuates the detachment of realist drama with the expressionism of psychological horror.”

“Signals an absolute powerhouse talent…  feels like a revelation.”

“Ford demands that we work to believe this Black woman’s experiences.”

"Ford has unfurled a story — and a burgeoning career — worth considering long after."

“A gripping movie with first-rate performances… an eyeopener.”

“A slow burn movie done right… with brilliant performances by Hall and Brill.”

“Shatara Michelle Ford has an assured, unique visual storytelling style.”

"Gripping and powerful."