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Turn Back the Clock

Name: Turn Back the Clock
Director: Larry Elikann
Released: 1989
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1989

Director

Larry Elikann

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Turn Back the Clock is a product of the late 1980s television landscape, focusing on thriller elements rather than social commentary. The narrative centers on a female protagonist trying to correct a tragedy, yet it remains tied to conventional storytelling clichés. The film lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity, such as LGBTQ+ identities or racial diversity. It upholds traditional Western demographic and moral norms without challenging them. Overall, the work is a typical drama of its time, emphasizing individual redemption rather than disrupting systemic hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Turn Back the Clock have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. It sticks to traditional storylines without addressing LGBTQ+ themes or questioning the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Turn Back the Clock portray gender?

Fair

A female character drives the main plot through a tragic event. However, her role seems to follow typical 1980s gender stereotypes rather than challenging male dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Turn Back the Clock?

Limited

The production appears to have a homogeneous cast, with no indication of a racially diverse cast.

How does Turn Back the Clock represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes individual responsibility and fate within a traditional Western moral framework. It does not offer critiques of Western culture or provide alternative viewpoints.

Does Turn Back the Clock include disability representation?

Minimal

It is unclear if disability plays a role in the central tragedy. There is no evidence of characters with disabilities taking an active role in the story.

Present on Screen

The narrative features a central female character, providing a focus on women's roles in the drama.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, relying on a homogeneous cast.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
The story adheres to traditional Western moral frameworks without exploring diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

After a woman fervently wishes for another chance after a terrible tragedy, she is mysteriously granted one year of her life to be lived over.

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