Critical Reflection
This film has many important aspects surrounding the central plot. Although not prominently emphasized in the plot of the film, the main subject, Rachel, is impliedly representative of the LGBTQ+ community. Since she mentions that she has a girlfriend, and is seen on a date with said girlfriend, this idea is definitely evident to the audience. As a lesbian, she may have faced criticism, hatred, and emotional or physical harm in her life which could have led her to have the substance abuse issues that are prevalent in the film. A possible consequence of this could be her estrangement from her family which was mentioned on the informational sheet of paper she reads every morning. Alcoholism is a coping method that many people often use to try to forget about negative things in their life. This and other alcohol-related issues are a leading cause of death in the United States, and while completely preventable, it is an issue that goes mostly uncared for. Eventually, her severe alcoho
