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DeafBlind

DeafBlind

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2011

G

Director

Ewan Bailey

Runtime

16 minutes

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DeafBlind is a character-driven film that emphasizes sensory experiences. Its main strength lies in its portrayal of a protagonist with complex physical disabilities, avoiding the typical treatment of disability as a minor issue. However, the film lacks broader engagement with issues of race and LGBTQ+ identities. It also does not challenge traditional gender roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does DeafBlind have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+. It focuses solely on sensory experiences and thriller elements.

How does DeafBlind portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist drives the narrative tension. However, her role is mainly defined by vulnerability rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is DeafBlind?

Minimal

No information is available about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast, so no assessment of racial roles can be made.

How does DeafBlind represent religion and culture?

Fair

Themes revolve around individual survival and domestic suspense. The film does not explore moral relativism or anti-institutional sentiments.

Does DeafBlind include disability representation?

Good

The story centers on a protagonist with dual sensory disabilities, emphasizing the lived experience of sensory deprivation.

Present on Screen

  • Focuses on a protagonist with dual sensory disabilities as the central figure.
  • Highlights the lived experience of sensory deprivation rather than treating disability as a minor issue.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not address multi-layered issues related to race or LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Uses the female protagonist primarily through a lens of vulnerability rather than giving her active ability to act.

Official Synopsis

'Ever had that feeling you're being watched?' A Deaf Blind woman has a man living in her house. She doesn't know he's there. What does he want?

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