Subjects of Desire
2021, English. Directed by Jennifer Holness.
Subjects of Desire is a thought provoking film that examines the cultural shift in beauty standards towards embracing (or appropriating) Black aesthetics and features, deconstructing what we understand about race and the power behind beauty.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 17 March 2021
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Jennifer Holness
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How long is Subjects of Desire?
Subjects of Desire runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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Which OTT platform is Subjects of Desire on?
Subjects of Desire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Subjects of Desire?
If you liked Subjects of Desire, try The Unknown Known, Supersonic, 9/11: Inside the President's War Room.
Who directed Subjects of Desire?
Subjects of Desire (2021) was directed by Jennifer Holness and stars India.Arie, Jully Black, Alexandra Germain.