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Tailgate

Name: Tailgate
Director: Lodewijk Crijns
Released: 2019
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2019

Director

Lodewijk Crijns

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tailgate operates as a typical genre thriller, focusing on traditional clichés of aggression and revenge rather than identity-driven storytelling. The narrative centers on a singular, masculine protagonist, limiting the scope for diverse perspectives. The film adheres to a narrow, character-driven framework that emphasizes personal conflicts over broader social issues. The story's focus on a localized conflict results in a lack of structural diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tailgate have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a conventional storyline that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender. There are no queer themes or non-traditional gender identities mentioned in the main plot.

How does Tailgate portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a road-raging family man, emphasizing traditional masculine roles. Female characters play minor roles and do not have significant influence over the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tailgate?

Limited

The film does not provide information about the racial makeup of its characters. The story focuses on a local conflict without highlighting multicultural integration.

How does Tailgate represent religion and culture?

Limited

The movie uses a classic revenge plot centered on personal morality. It does not critique systemic issues but focuses on a personal dispute.

Does Tailgate include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication that the film includes characters with physical disabilities or neurodivergence in their roles or storylines.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused look at toxic masculinity and the consequences of road rage.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.
Female characters are underrepresented and do not have significant influence over the story.
The story does not include characters with physical disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

A cocksure, road-raging family man finds himself pursued and terrorized by the vengeful van driver he chooses to tailgate.

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