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Identity Crisis

Name: Identity Crisis
Director: Shari Rigby
Released: 2023
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2023

Director

Shari Rigby

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Identity Crisis uses a cloning conceit to examine the concept of the singular self. While the premise invites a deconstruction of identity, the narrative appears focused on individual experience rather than sociopolitical critique. The film provides a baseline for gendered competence by centering a female scientist. However, it lacks documented evidence of the way different parts of someone's identity overlap or the disruption of broader cultural hierarchies. Without specific details on cast composition or character arcs, the film's ability to address systemic structures remains unconfirmed.

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Category Breakdown

Does Identity Crisis have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film explores themes of identity through a science fiction lens. However, there is no explicit evidence of non-straight identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Identity Crisis portray gender?

Fair

The protagonist is a female science whiz, placing a woman in a high-intellect STEM role. This suggests a departure from traditional gendered clichés regarding scientific authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Identity Crisis?

Minimal

The provided information contains no details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or the setting.

How does Identity Crisis represent religion and culture?

Fair

The genre blend suggests a potential for questioning biological norms. There is no evidence of an explicit critique of Western institutions or traditional religious morality.

Does Identity Crisis include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disability, or mental health conditions within the available documentation.

Present on Screen

The central female protagonist occupies a high-intellect STEM role, challenging traditional gendered clichés of scientific authority.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks documented evidence of the way different parts of someone's identity overlap or the disruption of broader cultural hierarchies.
There is no explicit representation of diverse racial, ethnic, or disability-related identities.

Official Synopsis

A college science whiz figures out how to clone herself.

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