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Stray Bullets

Name: Stray Bullets
Director: Jack Fessenden
Released: 2017
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2017

Not Rated

Director

Jack Fessenden

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Stray Bullets functions as a localized character study that prioritizes genre-driven tension over social exploration. The narrative focuses on the friction between two teenage boys and a group of fugitives within a confined, rural setting. The film adheres strictly to traditional crime-drama clichés. It lacks representation across several key categories, including LGBTQ+ identities and disability, resulting in a narrow demographic scope. While the film explores domestic responsibility and the consequences of criminal choices, it does not attempt to subvert established social hierarchies or provide perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Stray Bullets have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight identities. It also does not address queer themes or challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Stray Bullets portray gender?

Fair

Gender dynamics follow traditional crime-thriller patterns, focusing on male-driven conflict between teenage boys and criminals. The narrative sticks to conventional gender roles without challenging them.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Stray Bullets?

Limited

The setting implies a potentially uniform socioeconomic environment in rural upstate New York. There are no actively leading characters of color or diverse casting choices.

How does Stray Bullets represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story centers on personal accountability and interpersonal tension within a traditional moral framework. It does not prioritize systemic critiques or the deconstruction of Western institutions.

Does Stray Bullets include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The cast is defined by plot roles rather than neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

The film provides a focused, character-driven exploration of interpersonal conflict and human choice.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diversity in gender, race, and identity, adhering to conventional and homogeneous archetypes.
There is a missed opportunity to include characters with disabilities or diverse sexual orientations.

Official Synopsis

In upstate New York, two teenage boys are tasked with cleaning out their father's old mobile home on an abandoned property, but the boys are in for a surprise when they discover three crooks on the run have taken refuge in the trailer.

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