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Double Standard

Name: Double Standard
Director: Louis Rudolph
Released: 1988
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1988

TV-14

Director

Louis Rudolph

Runtime

95 minutes

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Double Standard is a character-driven film centered on a male protagonist. It explores the tension between public roles and private deception, challenging the reliability of institutions while remaining grounded in conventional social structures. The narrative prioritizes a traditional dramatic arc, focusing on individual moral ambiguity rather than systemic issues. It lacks depth in representing diverse identities and fails to fully subvert patriarchal power structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Double Standard have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on a male protagonist who is married to two women, focusing on deception rather than exploring LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.

How does Double Standard portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male judge who controls his domestic life, maintaining a strong power dynamic favoring his control over events.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Double Standard?

Minimal

There is no verifiable evidence regarding the racial composition of the cast or the ethnic backgrounds of the characters.

How does Double Standard represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film questions the sanctity of marriage and the reliability of the legal system, emphasizing individual moral choices over broader societal critiques.

Does Double Standard include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges the perceived integrity of the legal system and institutional authority.
Examines complex themes of deception and fragmented identity.
Questions the sanctity of the nuclear family unit.

Limited or Absent