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The Dazzled

Name: The Dazzled
Director: Sarah Suco
Released: 2019
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2019

Director

Sarah Suco

Runtime

89 minutes

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The Dazzled explores the tension between personal freedom and institutional control. It centers around a female protagonist fighting to maintain her family's independence against a growing religious sect. The film effectively challenges traditional hierarchies and patriarchal structures. However, it falls short in providing detailed information about racial, ethnic, and disability representation. The lack of explicit LGBTQ+ content also limits its overall inclusivity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Dazzled have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't show any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes, though the idea of liberation might hint at underlying subtext.

How does The Dazzled portray gender?

Good

Camille stands out as a strong leader who protects her siblings, challenging traditional family roles and hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Dazzled?

Minimal

The available information provides no details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or the setting.

How does The Dazzled represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The movie criticizes organized religion by showing how it can turn into a rigid, controlling force. It highlights the importance of individual choice over institutional rules.

Does The Dazzled include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the film.

Present on Screen

Camille's strong leadership and role as the main driver of the plot.
Critique of how traditional religious institutions can become oppressive.
Subversion of patriarchal and parental authority structures.

Limited or Absent

No explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
Limited information on racial and ethnic diversity among the cast.
No characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Camille, is the eldest of a large family. One day, her parents enter a religious community which gradually, regimentation becomes sectarian and Camille will have to fight to assert her freedom and save her brothers and sisters.

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