Content & Trigger Warnings for Sound of Metal (2020)
4 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Sound of Metal (2020) contains 4 content warnings : Ableism (depicted), Grief / bereavement (major focus), Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted).
The most severe warning is for Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Ableism (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | The film explores the tension between viewing deafness as a disability to be fixed versus a valid way of living, with some characters pushing cochlear implants |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 4/5 | Depicted | The protagonist grieves the loss of his hearing and his former life as a musician |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Alcohol use as a coping mechanism is briefly shown. |
| Drug use (depicted) | 3/5 | Referenced | The protagonist is a recovering addict and his history with drugs is discussed. |
Identity & Discrimination
3/5Depicted
The film explores the tension between viewing deafness as a disability to be fixed versus a valid way of living, with some characters pushing cochlear implants
Mental Health & Emotional
4/5Depicted
The protagonist grieves the loss of his hearing and his former life as a musician
Substance Use
3/5Referenced
The protagonist is a recovering addict and his history with drugs is discussed.
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