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Clearwater

Name: Clearwater
Director: Rob Jabbaz
Released: 2020
Duration: 6 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2020

Director

Rob Jabbaz

Runtime

6 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Clearwater is a standard genre piece focusing on the tension between humans and a biological threat. The narrative structure revolves around science fiction and horror clichés rather than identity politics or disrupting social hierarchies. While the film gives a female protagonist a significant role in driving the story, it doesn't have specific markers of intentional storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The focus on a singular survivalist conflict limits its engagement with broader cultural or demographic representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Clearwater have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't provide any clear indication of the protagonist's sexual orientation or gender identity. The story focuses on surviving a biological threat rather than exploring non-straight relationships.

How does Clearwater portray gender?

Fair

A young woman is the main character, playing a significant role in driving the story. However, the film doesn't challenge traditional gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Clearwater?

Minimal

No information is given about the ethnic background of the lead or the supporting cast. The story centers on the environmental threat.

How does Clearwater represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story follows typical genre structures without questioning Western institutions or traditional morality. It emphasizes the immediate biological threat over complex socio-political commentary.

Does Clearwater include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this production.

Present on Screen

The film features a female protagonist with central ability to act in a survival context.
It avoids the common horror cliché of the passive female victim.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight character arcs.
It doesn't critique Western institutions or traditional social hierarchies.
The narrative doesn't address disability or neurodivergent representation.

Official Synopsis

A young woman visits a secluded riverbank to relax in the sun. When a mosquito bites her, it becomes clear that there is a secret force of nature at work. And it wants more than just a drop of blood.

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