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A Violent Separation
2019
Not RatedDirector
Kevin Goetz, Michael Goetz
Runtime
106 minutes
Average Rating
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1983. In a quiet Midwestern town, a young deputy covers up a murder at the hands of his brother triggering a series of events that sends them and the victim's family towards a shattering climax.
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Overall Score
3.6/10
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. The plot focuses on fraternal loyalty and crime-driven conflict rather than queer themes.
Gender Representation
The story centers on a male-dominated conflict involving a deputy and his brother. There is little evidence of female agency or the subversion of masculine-centric structures.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
Set in a 1983 Midwestern town, the film lacks specific evidence of a diverse ensemble. It appears to follow traditional, potentially homogeneous casting patterns common to the genre.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The narrative leans into crime-thriller tropes rather than systemic critiques. It focuses on individual moral failures rather than exploring diverse cultural or institutional perspectives.
Disability Representation
There is no information regarding characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.
Strengths
- The film provides a focused, character-driven study of individual morality and the consequences of a crime cover-up.
Areas for Improvement
- The narrative lacks intersectional complexity and diverse representation across gender, race, and sexual orientation.
- The plot relies on traditional masculine-centric structures rather than exploring broader social or systemic perspectives.
AI Analysis
A Violent Separation operates as a conventional crime thriller centered on a localized moral crisis. The narrative architecture prioritizes a masculine-centric plot involving fraternal bonds and law enforcement, leaving little room for intersectional complexity. The film follows traditional genre tropes, focusing on a 1983 Midwestern setting and individual ethics. This approach results in a lack of visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial ensembles, or significant female agency. Ultimately, the film lacks the intentional demographic subversion or systemic critique necessary to move beyond a standard, traditional storytelling model.
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