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12 Round Gun

Name: 12 Round Gun
Director: Sam Upton
Released: 2017
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

1.5/10

Minimal

2017

TV-MA

Director

Sam Upton

Runtime

92 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

12 Round Gun follows a conventional dramatic structure centered around masculine resilience and paternal duty. The plot revolves around a washed-up fighter seeking justice for his son. The film adheres to traditional storytelling, emphasizing individual heroism over systemic critiques. While disability is a key element of the plot, it serves more as a motivational tool for the male lead than a nuanced character study. Overall, the narrative lacks depth in addressing multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on established gender roles and Western dramatic archetypes.

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Category Breakdown

Does 12 Round Gun have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It focuses solely on a traditional family structure.

How does 12 Round Gun portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on traditional masculine roles such as the former boxer. It reinforces conventional gender roles through themes of male strength and fatherly protection.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 12 Round Gun?

Minimal

There is no indication of a non-white majority cast. The film does not use race-bent casting to challenge historical norms.

How does 12 Round Gun represent religion and culture?

Limited

The premise relies on Western clichés of individual heroism and justice. It emphasizes personal ability to act and family restoration over systemic critiques.

Does 12 Round Gun include disability representation?

Fair

Disability is used primarily as a plot device to motivate the protagonist. The son's blindness serves as an inciting incident rather than a detailed exploration of his experience.

Present on Screen

The plot uses a high-stakes inciting incident involving physical injury to create emotional tension.
The narrative provides a clear, linear arc centered on themes of redemption and familial protection.

Limited or Absent

The story relies on traditional masculine archetypes rather than challenging conventional gender roles.
Disability is used as a functional plot device rather than a nuanced exploration of lived experience.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A washed up, alcoholic ex-prizefighter makes a comeback to boxing after his top heavyweight contender son is wrongfully blinded in the ring.

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