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Genius
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0.9/10
Minimal
2016
PG-13Director
Michael Grandage
Runtime
104 minutes
Average Rating
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Genius is a traditional biographical drama that emphasizes historical accuracy and preserves the established literary canon. The film highlights the professional lives of men in the 1920s publishing industry, reinforcing the social hierarchies of that period. The narrative structure upholds conventional gender, racial, and professional hierarchies. It presents a specific historical moment without attempting to disrupt or critique the norms of the era. Overall, the film portrays a white, male-dominated intellectual world, offering limited representation for diverse identities or non-traditional perspectives.
Category Breakdown
Does Genius have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on the early 20th century, where everyone is assumed to be straight or cisgender. It does not include any stories or perspectives that challenge traditional sexual orientations.
How does Genius portray gender?
Male characters dominate the story, holding positions of power and intellect. Female characters are mostly relegated to romantic or domestic roles, playing minor roles in the plot.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Genius?
The cast is predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon, reflecting the intellectual elite of the time. There are no characters of color with significant roles in the story.
How does Genius represent religion and culture?
The film portrays the publishing industry as stable and professional. It respects the institutions without challenging any systemic issues or anti-Western viewpoints.
Does Genius include disability representation?
There are no depictions of physical, mental health, or neurodivergent conditions. Characters are shown as fully capable and without any disabilities.
Present on Screen
- Provides an accurate portrayal of the 1920s American publishing industry.
- Highlights the historical mentor-protege relationship within the literary canon.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks diverse racial representation or characters of color with significant roles.
- Does not include LGBTQ+ perspectives or non-cisgender identities.
- Female characters have limited roles in the narrative.
- No depiction of disabilities or neurodivergent perspectives.
Official Synopsis
New York in the 1920s. Max Perkins, a literary editor is the first to sign such subsequent literary greats as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. When a sprawling, chaotic 1,000-page manuscript by an unknown writer falls into his hands, Perkins is convinced he has discovered a literary genius.
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