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Residue

Name: Residue
Director: Alex Garcia Lopez
Released: 2015
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2015

Director

Alex Garcia Lopez

Runtime

102 minutes

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Residue focuses on a female protagonist who uses her intellect to uncover hidden truths. This places emphasis on strong female roles rather than passive ones. The futuristic UK setting offers potential for a diverse cast, though we don't have specific information about the racial makeup of the actors. While the film touches on themes of government corruption and institutional skepticism, it lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities. Overall, the film builds thematic depth but doesn't confirm broad diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Residue have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't show any clear examples of same-sex relationships or characters with diverse gender identities. It also doesn't criticize the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Residue portray gender?

Fair

Jennifer Preston is a key female character who actively drives the story forward through her investigative work. She avoids typical passive roles usually associated with female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Residue?

Fair

The futuristic setting in the UK could include a diverse cast. However, there are no specific details about the racial makeup of the actors.

How does Residue represent religion and culture?

Good

The story looks at themes of government corruption and secrecy. This allows for a critique of established Western power structures.

Does Residue include disability representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't have any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film highlights a female protagonist with strong professional skills and intellectual curiosity.
The narrative delves into themes of institutional critique and skepticism of state authority.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks clear representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
There are no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities mentioned.
Details about the racial and ethnic diversity of the cast are missing.

Official Synopsis

The government cover-up of the causes behind a massive explosion in a futuristic UK metropolis spur photo journalist Jennifer Preston on to search for the truth and in the process blow open a paranormal phenomenon haunting the city.

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