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Turnabout

Name: Turnabout
Director: Eric Brian Hughes
Released: 2016
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2016

Director

Eric Brian Hughes

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Turnabout is a gritty drama that emphasizes individual trauma and immediate personal crisis. The narrative structure relies on high-stakes conflicts, such as suicide attempts and drug use, to propel the story forward. Although the film addresses heavy themes like mental health and social instability, it lacks the intentionality needed to challenge traditional social hierarchies. The focus remains on a singular, troubled protagonist, adhering to conventional dramatic structures. Ultimately, the film serves as a character study of dysfunction, offering visibility to certain struggles but failing to provide meaningful characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or progressive narrative deconstruction.

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Category Breakdown

Does Turnabout have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities. It focuses on traditional interpersonal issues without challenging assumptions about straight relationships.

How does Turnabout portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a troubled man, emphasizing traditional masculine traits of isolation. Although there are female characters, there is no evidence of women having significant control over the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Turnabout?

Minimal

The film follows standard casting practices for its genre. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast based on the available information.

How does Turnabout represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores human dysfunction through themes of drug use and suicide. It presents a gritty, realistic portrayal but does not explicitly address systemic issues or anti-capitalist ideas.

Does Turnabout include disability representation?

Limited

The protagonist's mental health crisis highlights psychological struggles. However, these elements seem to serve mainly as plot catalysts rather than deep explorations of neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

Highlights psychological struggles through the protagonist's mental health crisis.
Addresses heavy, naturalistic themes of social and personal instability.

Limited or Absent

Does not intentionally disrupt traditional social hierarchies or provide characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
Relies on traditional masculine archetypes and conventional casting practices.
Uses disability and mental health primarily as plot devices rather than nuanced character studies.

Official Synopsis

A troubled man survives a suicide attempt. He calls an old friend to rescue him in the middle of the night. Their journey is just beginning, and by daybreak, a tragedy will surface.

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