
Chronicle Mysteries: Vines that Bind
2019

Representation Score
Fair
2019
TV-PGDirector
Terry Ingram
Runtime
86 minutes
Average Rating
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The film follows standard procedural mystery conventions, avoiding overt ideological deconstruction. It features a strong female lead who drives the investigative process. However, the narrative remains largely traditional, lacking diverse casting and representation of broader social issues. Ultimately, it succeeds as a character-driven mystery but doesn't challenge or represent wider social hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
The film doesn't explore LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships. It focuses on the professional relationship between Alex and Drew without delving into queer experiences.
Alex McPherson, a female podcaster, drives the investigation intellectually. This shifts focus away from traditional male-dominated law enforcement stories, though the dual-protagonist setup remains conventional.
The production follows typical North American procedural casting practices. There's no indication of diverse casting or non-Anglo-Saxon majority representation.
The mystery operates within a conventional moral framework typical of the TV-PG genre. It focuses on individual responsibility rather than broader critiques of Western institutions.
There is no documentation showing the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this production.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Podcaster Alex McPherson seeks the truth behind the tragic death of a young lawyer, while partner Drew finds himself diving into the shady mishaps of a shipping company. Starring Alison Sweeney and Benjamin Ayres.

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