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A Tattered Web

A Tattered Web

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

1971

Director

Paul Wendkos

Runtime

76 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Tattered Web is a traditional 1971 crime thriller that emphasizes individual psychological drama over broader social critiques. The story follows a detective's moral decline into criminal behavior after a tragic accident. The film adheres to the era's genre conventions, using established clichés like infidelity and the scapegoating of underrepresented individuals. It lacks depth in exploring multiple aspects of identity and does not challenge traditional social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Tattered Web have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on traditional heterosexual relationships and does not include characters with diverse gender identities or sexual orientations.

How does A Tattered Web portray gender?

Limited

Women in the film act as catalysts for the plot, such as the betrayed wife and the 'other woman.' However, they operate within conventional roles and do not demonstrate significant independence outside of male-dominated relationships.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Tattered Web?

Limited

The story uses a underrepresented figure, described as a 'local derelict,' to advance the plot. This suggests a reliance on traditional social hierarchies where certain individuals are sidelined.

How does A Tattered Web represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film explores personal morality and the corruption of authority from an individual perspective, rather than addressing broader cultural or systemic issues.

Does A Tattered Web include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film provides a focused psychological exploration of a protagonist's moral corruption and descent into crime.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative relies on conventional gender clichés and traditional heterosexual relationships.
  • The plot uses a underrepresented 'derelict' character as a passive tool for the protagonist's survival.
  • There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A detective discovers his son-in-law is cheating on his wife. He confronts the other woman and accidentally kills her, then tries to pin the crime on a local derelict.

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