United States | 2019 | Shatara Michelle Ford

With national discussions around health care inequities, the #MeToo movement, policing, and race in America as a backdrop, this award-winning debut feature focuses on the relationship between a young Black woman and her white boyfriend as he drives her in search of a rape kit after she is sexually assaulted by another man. “A must-see gem…One of the year’s first true discoveries.” –IndieWire. “Offers a fresh way of examining sexual assault and its aftermath on screen…Feels just as emblematic of its moment as Thelma & Louise.” –Film Comment. Adults only! Cleveland premiere. 82 min.

Test Pattern, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 2/19 thru at least 4/15 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $12, and you have five days to watch it.

https://kinomarquee.com/film/test-pattern/6005b9d2ec4679000185fb32/cleveland-cinematheque