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Sacrament

Name: Sacrament
Director: Shawn Ewert
Released: 2014
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2014

Not Rated

Director

Shawn Ewert

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Sacrament operates as a standard ensemble thriller that avoids total demographic uniformity through its casting. While the group of seven friends appears diverse, the film does not explicitly challenge traditional Western hierarchies. The narrative relies on a survivalist cliché where a storm disrupts a recreational trip. This setting provides a platform for exploring social dynamics, though it does not explicitly address multi-layered issues or specific identity critiques. Overall, the film reflects moderate inclusion levels typical of independent genre cinema, featuring a multi-ethnic cast without necessarily dismantling traditional social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Sacrament have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a group of seven friends bonding during a weekend trip. There is no clear indication of LGBTQ identities or a critique of straight relationships within the story.

How does Sacrament portray gender?

Fair

The cast includes several female performers such as Marilyn Burns and Samantha Powell. The stormy plot offers potential for shifting power dynamics among the group.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Sacrament?

Fair

The cast features diverse actors like Stan-Lee Ray Baker and Sheril Rodgers. This indicates a multi-ethnic ensemble set against the varied backdrop of the Texas Gulf Coast.

How does Sacrament represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story centers on secular, recreational activities involving alcohol and marijuana. The survivalist elements strip away social hierarchies through environmental pressure.

Does Sacrament include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the provided information.

Present on Screen

The cast includes a multi-ethnic ensemble, moving beyond a purely white group.
The independent production style allows for experimental social dynamics within the horror genre.
The ensemble structure provides opportunities for shifting power dynamics during the survival scenario.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks explicit representation or visible inclusion of characters with disabilities.
There is no clear evidence of LGBTQ identities or the subversion of straight relationships.
The film does not demonstrate an active deconstruction of traditional social or cultural hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Leaving the city behind for a weekend of booze, bud and bonding at the coast, seven friends find themselves stranded en route to the Gulf Coast of Texas when a big storm interferes with their plans.

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