I Can't Go On (2023)

I Can’t Go On  🛗 

In sight yet out of mind. 

I Can't Go On follows a young woman in an apartment complex who stumbles upon a dead body in the elevator, that everyone seems to know about - but no one seems to care about - except for her.

This unsettling, eerie, fever dream ends up turning itself into an engaging social commentary about people being outraged when it’s convenient to be - and the ease in which society is able to turn a blind eye to those they may not know, but are clearly struggling around them. 

I Can’t Go On masterfully presents these two topics in a unique and original way, that will spark a conversation and act as a reflection of where we are at as a society. 

I appreciate the way they used the main character who wants to act and find a solution, while everyone else seems unbothered until it effects them personally, then the outrage and cries for change begin - which is so true to life. 

Sometimes it seems like people only talk about social issues to be a part of the conversation, or earn brownie points online - but it’s rare to see people be the change they try to build clout out of. 

It’s tough though because we’re all in the midst of this rat race, and having to have blinders up to focus on what we need to do to get ahead in life means honing in on whatever those goals are, and unfortunately at times that means neglecting our surroundings. 

This was one of my favorite short films out of the Crazy 8s Gala, that acts as an in your face reminder to be more mindful of how you move through life - and to not just talk about it, but be about it. 

Enjoy!

 8/10  🎥 🍿  

Where: Crazy 8s Gala

Crazy 8s I Can't Go On Short Film Review (2023) The Richmond Reviewer

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