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The Things We've Seen

The Things We've Seen

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

2017

Director

Tre Manchester

Runtime

80 minutes

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The film operates as a conventional, character-driven crime drama centered on family loyalty. It relies on established genre clichés, such as the 'man on the run,' to propel its narrative. While the film avoids overtly harmful or exclusionary clichés, it lacks the complexity needed to challenge traditional social structures. The focus remains on a localized, traditional dramatic structure. Overall, the production does not significantly engage with identity politics or diverse demographic representation, resulting in a standard genre experience.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Things We've Seen have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around a father-son relationship in a small town without addressing any queer themes.

How does The Things We've Seen portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a father-son dynamic and traditional masculine roles like the fugitive and the seeker. It follows a conventional dramatic structure without challenging typical gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Things We've Seen?

Fair

The cast and small-town setting suggest a potentially homogeneous demographic. There is no indication of significant racial or ethnic diversity among the main actors.

How does The Things We've Seen represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot uses standard crime thriller elements focusing on personal justice. It does not address specific cultural critiques or overtly secular or anti-Western themes.

Does The Things We've Seen include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion of characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Avoids using overtly harmful or exclusionary clichés.
  • Provides a focused, character-driven narrative centered on family bonds.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks complexity needed to challenge traditional social structures.
  • Does not engage with diverse identities or disrupt traditional social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Accusations of guilt turns a father into a fugitive, leaving his son to find and bring him home after struggling to put the pieces together.

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