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I Don't Know (1971)

3.219710h 20mEN
DocumentaryDrama

Directed by Penelope Spheeris

Rating

3.2/10

Runtime

0h 20m

Language

EN

Release

November 9, 1971

Director

Penelope Spheeris

Overview

A truly major work, I Don’t Know observes the relationship between a lesbian and a transgender person who prefers to be identified somewhere in between male and female, in an expression of personal ambiguity suggested by the film’s title. This nonfiction film – an unusual, partly staged work of semi...

Cast

Jimmie Michaels

Jimmie Michaels

Self

Dana Reuben

Dana Reuben

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Andy Spheeris

Andy Spheeris

Self

Linda Spheeris

Linda Spheeris

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into I Don't Know (1971), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A truly major work, I Don’t Know observes the relationship between a lesbian and a transgender person who prefers to be identified somewhere in between male and female, in an expression of personal ambiguity suggested by the film’s title. This nonfiction film – an unusual, partly staged work of semi-verité – is the first of Spheeris’s films to fully embrace what would become her characteristic documentary style: probing, intimate, uncompromising. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2014.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of I Don't Know. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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