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Dead at 17

Name: Dead at 17
Director: Douglas Jackson
Released: 2008
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2008

TV-14

Director

Douglas Jackson

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dead at 17 functions as a traditional mystery-thriller focused on familial grief. The narrative structure emphasizes a standard investigation into a sudden tragedy rather than exploring multi-layered or deconstructive themes. While the film features strong female leads, it does not delve into diverse identities or social critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dead at 17 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or sexual orientations. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes in the storyline.

How does Dead at 17 portray gender?

Fair

Female characters Alyssa and Danni play key roles in driving the plot through their investigative work. However, the film adheres to typical genre conventions without challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dead at 17?

Minimal

The synopsis does not provide any information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. There is no evidence of diverse representation or exclusion based on race or ethnicity.

How does Dead at 17 represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on traditional family values and investigative ethics. It follows conventional storytelling norms without critiquing specific cultural or religious institutions.

Does Dead at 17 include disability representation?

Minimal

While the plot involves suicide, there is no specific mention of neurodivergence or mental health issues as central character traits.

Present on Screen

Female characters Alyssa and Danni are central to the investigative storyline.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender narratives.
There is no evidence of racial, ethnic, or neurodivergent character depth.
The narrative follows traditional clichés without exploring systemic or multi-layered themes.

Official Synopsis

When Alyssa's 17-year-old son Jason commits suicide, something doesn't sit right. As she and her daughter Danni begin to take a deeper look in the circumstances surrounding Jason's death, they discover that he may have been involved in something they never dreamed a kid like Jason would ever take part in.

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