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We Go On

Name: We Go On
Director: Andy Mitton, Jesse Holland
Released: 2016
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

5.2/10

Fair

2016

Not Rated

Director

Andy Mitton, Jesse Holland

Runtime

89 minutes

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We Go On primarily functions as a psychological thriller centered on individual existential dread. The narrative relies on traditional archetypes and familial roles, limiting engagement with broader social identities. While the film centers on a character's profound psychological vulnerability, it does not extend beyond individualistic horror into systemic or multi-layered themes. Set in diverse Los Angeles, the film misses opportunities for diverse representation. Ultimately, the film prioritizes the protagonist's internal journey over the deconstruction of social hierarchies or the inclusion of varied lived experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does We Go On have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. It does not address queer experiences or the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does We Go On portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist driven by existential fears. His mother supports him, but the family dynamic follows traditional gender roles without challenging these hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We Go On?

Fair

Set in diverse Los Angeles, the characters are portrayed through typical archetypes like 'scientist' and 'medium,' but there is no specific representation of racial or ethnic backgrounds.

How does We Go On represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot delves into the tension between secularism and spirituality regarding the afterlife. However, it focuses on individual existential concerns rather than critiquing religious or cultural institutions.

Does We Go On include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist faces a profound psychological paralysis stemming from the fear of death. This centers on internal struggles, though the extent of this portrayal is not fully verified.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a character grappling with profound psychological vulnerabilities.
It explores themes of mortality and the tension between science and spirituality.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
Characters are described using archetypes that do not specify racial or ethnic backgrounds.
The film adheres to traditional gender roles and familial structures without challenging them.

Official Synopsis

Paralyzed by his fear of dying, Miles Grissom takes out an advert offering $30,000 in reward money to the first person who can show him evidence of an angel, a demon, or prove that ghosts exist - anything to prove to him that we go on after our deaths. He narrows the responses down to three viable candidates - a scientist, a medium, and a worldly entrepreneur. Along with his protective mother, he embarks on an adventure through Los Angeles that will spiral into an unthinkable nightmare.

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