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The Tribe

Name: The Tribe
Director: Roxy Shih
Released: 2016
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2016

Director

Roxy Shih

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film stands out by focusing on a female-led survival unit, shifting the emphasis from traditional masculine leadership to female intellect and autonomy. While the film critiques the stability of social institutions, it lacks explicit data on racial or LGBTQ+ diversity. This absence affects its overall diversity impact. Ultimately, the film serves as a character study of individuals navigating systemic collapse, emphasizing personal survival over institutional norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Tribe have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't show explicit LGBTQ identities or same-sex intimacy. However, the isolated setting allows characters to explore their identities without traditional social pressures.

How does The Tribe portray gender?

Good

The story centers on a female-led domestic unit, challenging the typical male protector archetype in post-apocalyptic films. Three sisters maintain ability to act and resilience, showing strength and independence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Tribe?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the racial composition of the cast. The focus remains on the familial unit and a mysterious stranger, leaving ethnic diversity unconfirmed.

How does The Tribe represent religion and culture?

Good

The story depicts a world where state authority and organized religion have collapsed, focusing on subjective morality rather than traditional societal laws.

Does The Tribe include disability representation?

Minimal

The provided details do not mention any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. There is no evidence of disability representation within the current narrative context.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional masculine leadership by highlighting a female-led survival unit.
Examines the breakdown of traditional societal frameworks and Western institutions.
Highlights women's ability to drive the story and resilience in a post-apocalyptic setting.

Limited or Absent

Doesn't include explicit LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
Doesn't provide information on racial, ethnic, or neurodivergent diversity.
Doesn't feature characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A family of three young sisters live out their days after a pandemic has consumed most of the known world. One day a stranger suddenly shows up and their world changes in ways they never could have imagined.

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