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The Lennon Report

Name: The Lennon Report
Director: Jeremy Profe
Released: 2016
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2016

PG-13

Director

Jeremy Profe

Runtime

87 minutes

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The Lennon Report serves as a localized historical reconstruction of the tragic event surrounding John Lennon's assassination. It employs a multi-perspective narrative to capture the immediate human response to the event. While the film presents various viewpoints through its multi-protagonist structure, it adheres to traditional drama conventions. It prioritizes the human element over intentional systemic subversion or identity-driven storytelling. Ultimately, the work lacks the explicit evidence of a progressive agenda or prioritization of identity politics necessary for a higher diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Lennon Report have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a cultural icon linked to progressive movements but does not include explicit LGBTQ narratives. There are no non-cisgender identities driving the main storyline.

How does The Lennon Report portray gender?

Fair

The story features both men and women from New York City. However, it follows typical historical drama conventions without challenging traditional gender hierarchies or leadership roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Lennon Report?

Fair

Set in a culturally evolving New York City, the film likely reflects urban demographics. However, it lacks characters of color who play significant roles or efforts to break Anglo-centric narratives.

How does The Lennon Report represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative centers on the humanity of a global icon during a moment of historical trauma. It emphasizes personal morality over strictly institutionalized or religious perspectives.

Does The Lennon Report include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The multi-perspective narrative structure allows for a diverse range of human responses to the tragedy.
The film captures the complex urban demographic of New York City during a period of cultural transition.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ narratives or non-cisgender identities as central plot drivers.
There is no evidence of intentional efforts to disrupt Anglo-centric narratives or subvert traditional gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

The events on the night John Lennon was killed, seen through the eyes of those who lived it. The great men and women of NYC who did all they could to save a life, some without even knowing it was John Lennon himself. Based on a true story.

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