Traction(2015)

Traction is an awkward comedy that mines uncomfortable humor from the minefield of modern dating. When two people meet for a first date, the conversation quickly spirals into territory neither expected: race, identity, and the casual racism that lurks beneath polite conversation. The film doesn't shy away from the tension and absurdity of these moments, instead leaning into them with dark comedic timing. What starts as a simple evening becomes a sharp, cringe-filled exploration of how people navigate difference, assumption, and the gap between what we think and what we say. Traction balances comedy with genuine discomfort, capturing the awkwardness of attraction colliding with difficult truths.