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Documentary, Drama, Mystery  •  2019  •  85 min

Tell Me Who I Am (2019)

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Tell Me Who I Am (2019)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Family Values: Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
7.9

Overview

Tell Me Who I Am is a 2019 documentary exploring memory, trauma, and family secrets through the real-life story of twin brothers Alex and Marcus Lewis. When Alex loses his memory, he relies on his brother's account of their past, only to uncover a deeply disturbing truth. The film's Traditional bias label stems partly from its non-DEI focus and portrayal of a harmful same-sex relationship as a trauma-induced product rather than a positive identity marker. Its emotionally stark approach avoids cultural debate, keeping the lens tightly trained on personal and familial recovery.

Starring Cast

Andrew Caley  •   Alex Lewis  •   Marcus Lewis

Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film explores the profound impact of hidden family trauma and the journey of two brothers confronting a devastating secret. Its focus on personal truth, healing, and reconciliation within the family unit, rather than systemic issues or political ideologies, positions it as neutral.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The documentary focuses on the real-life story of two white brothers, with casting reflecting the actual individuals involved. The narrative explores themes of memory, identity, and trauma, without engaging in explicit critique or promotion of traditional or DEI-related identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: Negative
Confidence: Low

Tell Me Who I Am depicts an incestuous same-sex relationship between twin brothers, born from severe childhood sexual abuse and manipulation. This relationship is portrayed as deeply harmful and a source of profound psychological distress, rather than affirming same-sex love or identity. The narrative emphasizes its destructive impact as a consequence of trauma.

Family Values: Leans Progressive
Confidence: High

The film portrays a deeply dysfunctional and abusive nuclear family, where parental authority is severely undermined by the parents' actions and a traumatic secret. The narrative critiques the failure of the family unit and the devastating impact of hidden abuse, strongly questioning traditional norms of family sanctity and parental respect.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The documentary 'Tell Me Who I Am' centers on the complex relationship between identical twin brothers, Alex and Marcus Lewis, after Alex suffers memory loss. The narrative delves into themes of trauma, memory, and hidden family secrets. The film does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes within its storyline or character arcs.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a documentary about real-life twin brothers, Alex and Marcus Lewis, and their family. All historical figures depicted are portrayed on screen with their documented real-world genders, without any changes.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a documentary centered on real-life twin brothers Alex and Marcus Lewis. The brothers, who are white, appear in the film as themselves, recounting their own story. There are no fictional characters or historical figures whose established race was altered for their portrayal.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.6
The Movie Database logo
7.4

Critic Ratings

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9.7
Metacritic logo
6.9

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