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Matter of Trust

Name: Matter of Trust
Director: Joey Travolta
Released: 1998
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

1998

Director

Joey Travolta

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Matter of Trust follows traditional dramatic structures common in late-90s independent cinema. The story emphasizes individual psychological struggles and personal relationships over exploring diverse identities or challenging societal norms. While Theresa is portrayed as a strong professional woman, the central conflict revolves around traditional relationship dynamics and personal betrayals. The film adheres to established social and gender norms without challenging systemic issues or providing diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Matter of Trust have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional love triangle and does not include characters with non-traditional gender identities or stories that question the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Matter of Trust portray gender?

Fair

Theresa is a powerful woman in her role as an Assistant D.A., but her storyline revolves around a love triangle involving two men, which shapes her journey.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Matter of Trust?

Limited

Set in Los Angeles, the film seems to follow typical casting practices of its time without showing a wide range of ethnicities.

How does Matter of Trust represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on personal moral struggles and mental health issues without addressing broader societal or economic critiques.

Does Matter of Trust include disability representation?

Minimal

Alcoholism is a key plot point for the main character, but the film does not explore addiction or physical disabilities in depth.

Present on Screen

Theresa is shown as a capable professional woman working as an Assistant D.A.

Limited or Absent

The film does not include characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender perspectives.
The movie likely follows typical casting practices of its era without showcasing a broad range of ethnicities.
Addiction is used as a plot device without delving into the health challenges it presents.
The story focuses on personal morality without addressing broader societal critiques.

Official Synopsis

Michael D'Angelo is a washed-up alcoholic cop. Demoted from his job and living in the past, he takes out his pain by exploring the nightlife of Los Angeles. Theresa, the only woman he's ever loved, is a powerful Assistant D.A. married to a prominent doctor, Peter, and is about to take on the most important case of her firm's history. But all things erupt when personal issues that have been repressed begin to surface in horrifying ways, bringing everyone together in an explosive triangle of betrayal.

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