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7th & Union

Name: 7th & Union
Director: Anthony Nardolillo
Released: 2021
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2021

Director

Anthony Nardolillo

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

7th & Union is a character-driven drama that prioritizes conventional masculine archetypes. The story focuses on the bond between two men and their struggle to protect their families through physical conflict. While the film provides ethnic depth through its protagonist, it operates within established social frameworks. The narrative architecture is centered on preserving the nuclear family, limiting the scope of its social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does 7th & Union have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on traditional family structures and does not include any non-cisgender identities or critiques of heteronormativity.

How does 7th & Union portray gender?

Fair

The plot emphasizes male characters and their interactions, while female characters mainly serve as emotional stakes rather than active drivers of the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 7th & Union?

Good

The protagonist, Raymundo, suggests a non-Anglo-Saxon background, providing meaningful representation of diverse lived experiences.

How does 7th & Union represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story adheres to conventional Western values about family stability and parental roles, focusing on individual responsibility and the preservation of the domestic sphere.

Does 7th & Union include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not address characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health challenges.

Present on Screen

The protagonist's non-Anglo-Saxon background offers meaningful ethnic representation.
The film provides a grounded, character-driven look at diverse lived experiences.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies heavily on traditional gender roles where women serve as emotional stakes.
The story lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender perspectives.
There is no visible inclusion of characters navigating disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Ex-fighter Raymundo forms an unlikely bond with a disgruntled man whose life and relationship with his daughter are unraveling. The men join forces to win a fight that could very well save Raymundo, his wife and their child.

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