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Double Jeopardy

Name: Double Jeopardy
Director: Bruce Beresford
Released: 1999
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

1999

Director

Bruce Beresford

Runtime

105 minutes

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Double Jeopardy focuses on individual ability to act rather than broad demographic diversity. It successfully transforms a female protagonist from a passive victim into an active seeker of justice. However, the film remains confined to a narrow demographic, lacking significant racial, LGBTQ+, or disability representation. While it challenges traditional legal frameworks, it does not fully engage with broader cultural or identity-based diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Double Jeopardy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The main conflict revolves around a traditional marriage.

How does Double Jeopardy portray gender?

Good

Libby Parsons breaks away from the 'damsel in distress' stereotype by rejecting passive roles. She is portrayed as intelligent and resourceful, taking charge of the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Double Jeopardy?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white, focusing on a white protagonist and antagonist. The film does not engage with diverse racial or ethnic perspectives.

How does Double Jeopardy represent religion and culture?

Good

The story questions the reliability of Western legal systems. It portrays traditional institutions as potentially corrupt, justifying the protagonist's actions as a reclaiming of power.

Does Double Jeopardy include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not significantly address visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are defined by their socio-legal status and psychological resilience.

Present on Screen

Transforms a female protagonist from a passive victim into an active seeker of justice.
Highlights the intelligence and resourcefulness of the female lead.
Questions the reliability of Western legal and institutional frameworks.

Limited or Absent

Does not include significant racial or ethnic diversity in the central narrative.
Lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
Does not engage with visible or invisible disabilities in its characterizations.

Official Synopsis

Libby Parsons, wrongly convicted of her husband Nick's murder, thinks he is still alive. She survives the long years in prison with two burning desires sustaining her -- finding her son and solving the mystery that destroyed her once-happy life. Standing between her and her quest, however, is her parole officer, Travis Lehman. Libby poses a challenge to the cynical officer, one that forces him to face up to his own failings while pitting him against his superior and law enforcement colleagues, as she plunges into a desperate fight for justice, survival, and revenge.

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