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The Ledge

The Ledge

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2022

R

Director

Howard J. Ford

Runtime

86 minutes

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The film operates as a typical survival thriller, emphasizing high-stakes physical conflict over social or multi-layered themes. While it avoids the cliché of the passive female victim by centering on Kelly's ability to act, the narrative remains narrowly focused. Diversity is limited by a lack of visible representation across racial, LGBTQ+, and disability categories. The story seems driven by genre conventions rather than an intentional effort to subvert social hierarchies or offer a diverse cast.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ledge have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. There are no confirmed romantic relationships or narratives challenging the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Ledge portray gender?

Fair

The female protagonist, Kelly, plays a significant role in driving the story as a witness and survivor. This disrupts traditional clichés of female passivity within the survival thriller genre.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ledge?

Minimal

The documentation does not provide any information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. There is no evidence of diverse ethnic identities being integrated into the story.

How does The Ledge represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative focuses on immediate physical stakes rather than systemic critiques. It lacks a framework that deconstructs traditional Western institutions or promotes moral relativism.

Does The Ledge include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. No assessment of disability representation can be made from the available information.

Present on Screen

  • The film features a female protagonist who play a significant role in driving the story and survivalist drive.
  • Kelly challenges traditional clichés of female passivity by acting as a primary witness and survivor.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks visible representation of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
  • There is no evidence of characters navigating physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • The narrative does not engage with systemic critiques or diverse cultural frameworks.

Official Synopsis

A rock climbing adventure between two friends turns into a terrifying nightmare. After Kelly captures the murder of her best friend on camera, she becomes the next target of a tight knit group of friends who will stop at nothing to destroy the evidence and anyone in their way.

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