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Trauma Is a Time Machine

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A traumatized rape victim embarks on a path of self-destruction.
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Katie Walsh Los Angeles Times 09/19/2019
Zollo, and her daring lead actress, Duke, create a courageously personal, experimental piece, tapping into a raw emotional state not often rendered on screen with such depth and intelligence. Go to Full Review Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter 09/19/2019
The film's relentless artiness ultimately proves more off-putting than involving, distancing us from what should be a harrowing tale. Go to Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue 10/25/2019
Duke's audacious and expressive portrayal helps to compensate for the unfocused nature of this experimental video confessional. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/10/2021 Saw this movie recently. As a psychologist, I have rarely if ever seen a film that so intuitively represents the soul-murdering experience of trauma, especially the interpersonal kind. We try to survive it by blaming ourselves as if we had control, but since we did not it banishes us from the world as we knew it and can barely remember it. We are forced to be strangers in a strange land wandering until we are again recognized as human. Augie Duke is some kind of experiential savant who is able to turn her mind inside out for all to see and to feel. In her bedroom, scene of the crime, she wanders far and wide and we follow. Gifted actress in a rare film that will rearrange what you think you know already. See more Q 09/20/2019 Beautiful and heartbreaking tale. Poetically shot, brilliantly acted, wonderfully directed. See more Read all reviews
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Angelica Zollo

Director

Augie Duke

Helen

Gabe Fazio

Toby

Elizabeth A. Davis

Georgia

Robyn Peterson

Woman at the bus stop

Ella Loudon

Joan
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Movie Info

Synopsis A traumatized rape victim embarks on a path of self-destruction.
Director
Angelica Zollo
Producer
Angelica Zollo, Michael Reilly, Barrett Rouen, Derek Shane Garcia
Screenwriter
Angelica Zollo
Distributor
Vertical Entertainment
Production Co
Constantly Curious Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 20, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 20, 2019
Runtime
1h 22m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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