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88:88

Name: 88:88
Director: Joey Ciccoline
Released: 2012
Duration: 14 min

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2012

Not Rated

Director

Joey Ciccoline

Runtime

14 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

88:88 is a character-driven speculative drama centered around a female protagonist's fight for autonomy. While the film touches on feminist themes through Val's journey toward self-actualization, it lacks deeper exploration of diverse identities. The narrative focuses on an individual's struggle against a dismissive society, offering some thematic weight but not a complex social architecture.

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Category Breakdown

Does 88:88 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't include any clear representations of LGBTQ+ identities or stories that challenge the idea that everyone is straight.

How does 88:88 portray gender?

Fair

Val, the main character, starts off passive but becomes more assertive throughout the film. She fights against an environment that dismisses her reality.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 88:88?

Limited

Ramon De Ocampo's presence in the main cast adds some racial diversity. However, the story focuses mainly on a single character, limiting the chance to see a wider range of characters.

How does 88:88 represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story looks at how society can make individuals doubt their own reality. This offers a bit of a critique on how social structures validate what is real.

Does 88:88 include disability representation?

Limited

Val's struggle with experiences that others deny might relate to neurodivergence. It's not clear if the film treats her experience as a real issue.

Present on Screen

The main female character's journey focuses on reclaiming power and control.
Themes of social gaslighting offer a critique of institutional dismissal.
The primary cast includes racial diversity through Ramon De Ocampo.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks clear representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
The focus on a single character limits the opportunity for a diverse cast.
There is not enough evidence of multi-layered or complex cultural identities.

Official Synopsis

Val has lost control of her life. Those around her deny the reality of the extraordinary experiences she feels powerless against. Realizing she must stand alone, she has only one remaining option - to find a way to fight back.

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