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Housegirl

2020 · 28 min

A tense, somber chamber piece that makes you feel the quiet desperation of someone with no good options.

Directed by
Shaquayla Mims
Overview
An undocumented housekeeper faces exploitation and sexual harassment from her employers to save her ill-stricken brother before he dies.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Immigration, class, power, family
Content
Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex strong
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance0
    Tension6
    Darkness7
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight8

    Cast

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    Details

    Directed by
    Shaquayla Mims
    Written by
    Ama Larbi
    Starring
    Yanelisa, Michael Mau, Erin Dangler
    Runtime
    28 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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