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Tiger Eyes

Name: Tiger Eyes
Director: Lawrence Blume
Released: 2012
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2012

PG-13

Director

Lawrence Blume

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tiger Eyes is a somber psychological drama that stands out by challenging traditional gender roles. By focusing on the emotional fragmentation of a family after a traumatic loss, it moves away from rigid hierarchies and delves into the fragility of the parental figure. However, the film remains limited in its representation of diversity. It stays within a narrow demographic framework, lacking significant racial, LGBTQ+, or explicit disability representation. Ultimately, while the film provides a nuanced look at psychological vulnerability, it does not engage with broader systemic social issues or diverse cultural perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tiger Eyes have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It focuses solely on a heterosexual family and their interactions.

How does Tiger Eyes portray gender?

Fair

The story breaks down traditional gender roles by emphasizing emotional vulnerability instead of toughness. It challenges the idea of a stable provider through the lens of psychological weakness.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tiger Eyes?

Limited

The cast is mainly white, with little representation of different ethnicities. The setting and backgrounds of the characters reflect a uniform racial and socioeconomic makeup.

How does Tiger Eyes represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the collapse of traditional family structures after a tragic event. It serves as a character study of psychological survival rather than a broader social critique.

Does Tiger Eyes include disability representation?

Limited

Mental health and the impact of trauma are key themes. However, the film does not center characters with diagnosed physical or neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges the 'stable patriarch' cliché by highlighting psychological weakness.
Offers a nuanced exploration of emotional vulnerability and grief.
Highlights the fragility of traditional gender roles through character-driven drama.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of different racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Does not include LGBTQ+ characters or narratives.
Does not center characters with diagnosed physical or neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After Davey's father is killed in a hold-up, she and her mother and younger brother visit relatives in New Mexico. Here Davey is befriended by a young man who helps her find the strength to carry on and conquer her fears.

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