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1937

Representation Score
Minimal
1944
NRDirector
Steve Sekely
Runtime
68 minutes
Average Rating
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Waterfront is a classic crime thriller that fits well within the context of the 1940s. Its narrative structure revolves around suspense and individual struggles rather than social critiques. The film upholds the social norms of the time, focusing on a white-centric protagonist. It does not challenge existing hierarchies or provide diverse representation.
Category Breakdown
The film follows the conventions of the 1940s, where there is no representation of non-binary genders or same-sex relationships.
Male characters have more control over the story, while female characters play supporting or secondary roles.
The film shows a mostly white cast despite being set in a diverse urban area. Non-white actors are not given prominent roles.
The story centers on individual survival and crime without questioning larger societal issues. It follows a standard Western moral framework.
There are no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A Nazi spy passes himself off as an optometrist in San Francisco's waterfront district. Someone robs him of his code book, and he must get it back.

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