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The Sound of Silence

Name: The Sound of Silence
Director: Michael Tyburski
Released: 2019
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

7.2/10

Good

2019

Unrated

Director

Michael Tyburski

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Sound of Silence is a character-driven drama that prioritizes atmospheric storytelling and psychological depth over overt identity politics. It offers a nuanced, secular look at subjectivity, though it does not actively address systemic social structures or provide deep multi-layered character development. While the film avoids mainstream, formulaic clichés, it lacks significant visibility in several key representation categories. The narrative remains tightly focused on the protagonist's specific professional journey and internal state.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Sound of Silence have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story focuses mainly on the professional and psychological aspects of the protagonist's work.

How does The Sound of Silence portray gender?

Fair

Rashida Jones provides a strong female presence, indicating the film moves beyond strictly male-centric stories. However, the main plot revolves around Peter Lucian.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Sound of Silence?

Fair

Tony Revolori's casting alongside a white lead suggests racial integration within the New York setting. The urban backdrop supports a diverse social fabric.

How does The Sound of Silence represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative explores personal experiences and sensory manipulation, aligning with a secular, postmodern perspective rather than rigid social or religious structures.

Does The Sound of Silence include disability representation?

Fair

The film centers on sensory perception but it is unclear if this serves as a metaphor for neurodivergence. There is no clear evidence of characters dealing with visible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The casting of Tony Revolori introduces racial integration into the urban New York setting.
Rashida Jones provides a significant female presence that avoids purely male-centric stories.
The film explores complex, subjective psychological themes rather than relying on didactic social structures.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives centered on non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
It is unclear if sensory themes represent actual disability or merely serve as a psychological metaphor.
The central plot remains heavily driven by the male protagonist, limiting broader gender roles.

Official Synopsis

A successful "house tuner" in New York City, who calibrates the sound in people's homes in order to adjust their moods, meets a client with a problem he can't solve.

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