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Instrument of War

Name: Instrument of War
Director: Adam Thomas Anderegg
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2017

Director

Adam Thomas Anderegg

Runtime

90 minutes

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Instrument of War is a traditional historical drama that prioritizes humanistic resilience over military triumphalism. It focuses on the psychological transcendence of prisoners of war facing institutional oppression. The film adheres closely to the demographic realities of its World War II setting. This results in a narrative that feels historically grounded but lacks diversity or modern subversion. While the film explores the struggle against a patriarchal and totalitarian regime, the central conflict remains confined to a specific, homogeneous group of men.

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Category Breakdown

Does Instrument of War have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. The story revolves around a male-dominated group of prisoners of war.

How does Instrument of War portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist and a male-centric POW camp. This results in a lack of female involvement or diverse gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Instrument of War?

Fair

The setting and protagonist suggest a predominantly white, Anglo-Saxon cast. This aligns with the historical military context of the era.

How does Instrument of War represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film critiques totalitarianism by framing the Nazi regime as the antagonist. It emphasizes human connection and resilience over deconstructing Western values.

Does Instrument of War include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Explores deep themes of human resilience and psychological transcendence.
Provides a humanistic critique of totalitarianism and systemic oppression.

Limited or Absent

Lacks women's ability to drive the story and diverse gender roles in the central conflict.
Shows limited racial and LGBTQ+ representation due to its narrow historical focus.

Official Synopsis

When U.S. B-24 bomber pilot Clair Cline is shot down and captured in northern Germany, one war ends and another begins -- to keep hope alive. Now behind Nazi barbed wire and oppression, Cline and his fellow POW's must find a way to bond together to not just survive but transcend their captivity. Inspired by true events.

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