The Subject is a 2020 American drama film directed by Lanie Zipoy and starring Jason Biggs, Anabelle Acosta, Nile Bullock, Caleb Eberhardt, Aunjanue Ellis, Carra Patterson and Brian McManamon.

The film follows Phil Waterhouse (Biggs), a white documentary filmmaker who receives public backlash due to a film of his featuring the on-screen death of a black teen.

[2] Monique Jones of Common Sense Media rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and called it "intense", "engaging" and "mature.

"[3] Lovia Gyarkye of The Hollywood Reporter called the film a "fascinating conceit" which "struggles to deliver.

"[4] Sarah Bea Milner of Screen Rant rated the film 2 stars out of 5 and wrote that while the film is "full of promise", it is "ultimately disappointing.