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Squares

Name: Squares
Director: Patrick J. Murphy
Released: 1972
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1972

Director

Patrick J. Murphy

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Squares adheres to the conventional dramatic structures of the early 1970s. The film relies on standard genre clichés, focusing on a romantic relationship between two individuals from different social backgrounds. The narrative does not intentionally explore diverse or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Instead, it prioritizes a traditional romantic arc over progressive social commentary. Ultimately, the film reflects the era's standard approach to romance and class, without delving deeply into systemic or diverse character exploration.

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Category Breakdown

Does Squares have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include characters with LGBTQ+ identities. The central romance between a college dropout and a cowboy follows a traditional, heterosexual storyline.

How does Squares portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a woman and a man, using well-known gender roles. The female lead's dropout status hints at her taking charge of her life, but the film does not explore gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Squares?

Limited

The narrative focuses on class and education differences rather than racial diversity. The film seems to follow the homogeneous casting practices common in 1972 films.

How does Squares represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the tension between academic and Western social norms. However, it focuses on personal romance rather than critiquing societal institutions or secular values.

Does Squares include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Explores class conflict between academic and working-class social spheres.
Features a character study of a woman breaking away from traditional academic expectations.

Limited or Absent

Does not include characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional sexual orientations.
Fails to represent racial, ethnic, or neurodivergent diversity.
Relies on traditional masculine roles rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A Vassar school dropout meets a hard luck rodeo cowboy.

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