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All Square

Name: All Square
Director: John Hyams
Released: 2018
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2018

TV-MA

Director

John Hyams

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

All Square is a character-driven drama that prioritizes a cautionary tale of moral decay over exploring identity. The plot centers on the erosion of innocence in amateur sports due to systemic greed. The narrative architecture is centered on a male protagonist and his interactions within a localized community, which limits the scope of the film's social representation. It lacks explicit markers of multi-layered complexity. Ultimately, the film functions as a traditional genre piece, focusing on the corruption of idealism rather than engaging with diverse social hierarchies or progressive themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does All Square have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around a male-centric relationship between a bookie and a young athlete.

How does All Square portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on male characters, with the ex-girlfriend serving mainly as a plot device. There is no evidence of independent women's ability to drive the story or challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is All Square?

Fair

The setting of youth league baseball is a culturally specific American institution. However, the narrative does not explicitly highlight diverse racial backgrounds or multi-layered identities.

How does All Square represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film critiques the corruption of traditional American institutions through the lens of gambling. It serves as a cautionary tale about greed and individual morality.

Does All Square include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Therefore, no assessment of representation or ability to act can be made.

Present on Screen

Provides a critique of traditional American institutions and the corruption inherent in capitalist pursuits.
Offers a focused character study on the loss of idealism and individual ethics.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or the subversion of straight-centered structures.
Female characters appear to function as plot devices rather than independent agents.
Does not explicitly highlight diverse racial backgrounds or multi-layered identities.

Official Synopsis

A down-on-his-luck bookie befriends an ex-girlfriend’s son and gets the bright idea to take bets on his youth league baseball games; only to realize he’s killed what’s pure about the sport as the games turn ugly when money is on the line.

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