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2013
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The Last Big Save
Representation Score
4.4/10
Fair
2019
TV-14Director
Frank D'Angelo
Runtime
76 minutes
Average Rating
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The Last Big Save is a conventional drama that centers on a male athlete's journey through substance abuse and redemption. The narrative adheres to standard dramatic formulas, emphasizing traditional masculine archetypes. The story focuses on a single character's arc without challenging social hierarchies or providing diverse perspectives. It lacks efforts to include various racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ viewpoints. Overall, the film serves as a straightforward character study, lacking the narrative structure needed to address systemic issues or represent a wide range of lived experiences.
Category Breakdown
Does The Last Big Save have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories focusing on non-traditional gender identities. The main character's journey emphasizes traditional masculine traits.
How does The Last Big Save portray gender?
The story revolves around a male athlete's struggle with substance abuse and redemption. It does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or offer complex female roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Last Big Save?
There is no mention of the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast or the setting. The film does not provide details about the player's background or team demographics.
How does The Last Big Save represent religion and culture?
The storyline follows a typical Western sports narrative, focusing on an athlete's journey through substance abuse and redemption. It does not critique the underlying institutions or cultural norms.
Does The Last Big Save include disability representation?
The film touches on alcoholism and substance abuse but does not clearly show if these characters have ability to act. The portrayal may rely on common psychological clichés.
Present on Screen
- Explores addiction and mental health through substance abuse.
- Focuses on a character's journey towards redemption.
Limited or Absent
- Include more diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
- Add LGBTQ+ characters to go beyond traditional masculinity.
- Provide more complex female character roles.
Official Synopsis
A professional hockey player who is only happy when he is miserable signs a long-term contract that covers his entire career only to ruin it in his first year due to substance abuse and alcoholism. He rides his good luck in the final month of the final year of his contract when he gets a last chance at redemption in the seventh game of the finals.
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