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Petals of a Rose by Dylan Crumpler (slice-of-life short film, 2023)
"Okay, everyone -- I'd like to have your attention, please. Tonight is a big night, and I want this to go well. Please remember, Jeremy is a great guy, and he loves me."
Blurb: A cute, sweet story about a system getting one of their members through her Valentine's Day date, and ultimately coming out as plural to a confused-but-supportive partner.
Why is it worth your time?: The director's mother has DID, and they co-wrote this short film to be a 101-level primer on "what that means for someone's day-to-day experience." So it's nothing too complicated -- but it's well-made! Works as a story, not just a day-in-the-life walkthrough.
Uses multiple actors and clever camera work to show different headmates switching and interacting. And it does a nice job of keeping things simple enough for an intro, without totally erasing the nuances. (I liked the way it only gives the viewer 4 headmates to keep track of, but refers to the system being much larger.)
Content Warnings: From the site: "The full version contains a scene of intimacy and a flashback to childhood sexual abuse." A redacted version is available with that part cut.
Accessibility Notes: Available for free online. Includes a transcript, and subtitle options in English + multiple translations.
Misc. Notes (if any): The website goes a little overboard with the self-promotional quotes. C'mon, folks, you don't have to call it "the only accurate depiction of DID ever made" to convince people it's good.
Is it long, medium, or short?: Short (<15 minutes)
It is for kids, teens, adults, or everybody?: Teens and up (the redacted version still has some kid-unfriendly language)
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Petals of a Rose by Dylan Crumpler (slice-of-life short film, 2023)
"Okay, everyone -- I'd like to have your attention, please. Tonight is a big night, and I want this to go well. Please remember, Jeremy is a great guy, and he loves me."
Blurb: A cute, sweet story about a system getting one of their members through her Valentine's Day date, and ultimately coming out as plural to a confused-but-supportive partner.
Why is it worth your time?: The director's mother has DID, and they co-wrote this short film to be a 101-level primer on "what that means for someone's day-to-day experience." So it's nothing too complicated -- but it's well-made! Works as a story, not just a day-in-the-life walkthrough.
Uses multiple actors and clever camera work to show different headmates switching and interacting. And it does a nice job of keeping things simple enough for an intro, without totally erasing the nuances. (I liked the way it only gives the viewer 4 headmates to keep track of, but refers to the system being much larger.)
Plural/1+ Tags: abuse intermediate-focus, creator speaks from experience, people: children, people: fictioneers, relationships: romantic, relationships: family, type: medical, type: switching
Content Warnings: From the site: "The full version contains a scene of intimacy and a flashback to childhood sexual abuse." A redacted version is available with that part cut.
Accessibility Notes: Available for free online. Includes a transcript, and subtitle options in English + multiple translations.
Misc. Notes (if any): The website goes a little overboard with the self-promotional quotes. C'mon, folks, you don't have to call it "the only accurate depiction of DID ever made" to convince people it's good.
Is it long, medium, or short?: Short (<15 minutes)
It is for kids, teens, adults, or everybody?: Teens and up (the redacted version still has some kid-unfriendly language)