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Small Windows

Name: Small Windows
Director: Scott Forslund
Released: 1972
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

1972

Director

Scott Forslund

Runtime

83 minutes

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Small Windows is a typical 1970s character-driven drama focusing on domestic changes. The plot centers on a 13-year-old boy adjusting to life after his mother's death and forming a bond with his cousin, Anne. The film lacks depth in representing diverse identities such as race, LGBTQ+, or disabilities. It sticks to conventional interpersonal drama without challenging systemic social hierarchies. Overall, Small Windows adheres to traditional cinematic clichés of its time, emphasizing personal domestic transitions over innovative narratives or deconstruction of cultural power structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Small Windows have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities. The main relationship focuses on a familial connection rather than a queer one.

How does Small Windows portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a female-led household centered on maternal care and guardianship. It's unclear whether these roles challenge or reinforce traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Small Windows?

Minimal

There is no indication of a predominantly non-white cast. The film does not use race-bent casting to break from historical norms.

How does Small Windows represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative examines the breakdown of the traditional nuclear family. It lacks a clear anti-institutional stance to enhance its cultural impact.

Does Small Windows include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about the portrayal of physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

Explores themes of familial disruption and the instability of the nuclear family unit.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
Provides no visible engagement with disability or neurodivergent experiences.
Does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or systemic social structures.

Official Synopsis

Following the death of his mother 13-year-old Jon is sent to live with his cousin Anne. Soon, the two begin to grow close, and a relationship develops.

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