You are here:
Minutes

Minutes

2017

Director

Jim Cummings, Dustin Hahn, Danny Madden

Runtime

85 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

Six single-take stories connecting the most important minutes in characters' lives.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

5.7/10

Fair


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Fair

The film offers no explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. While the anthology structure allows for diverse interpersonal dynamics, non-heteronormative identities are not addressed.

Gender Representation

Fair

The ensemble features six young people, including Rae Gray, which moves away from traditional male-centric protagonist models. However, the film does not explicitly subvert gender hierarchies or power dynamics.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Good

The production shows intentionality by including Tatanka Means and utilizing Native American themes. This integration of Indigenous perspectives helps disrupt the Anglo-centric focus common in mainstream media.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The narrative focuses on personal dysfunction and subjective morality through individual crises. It prioritizes situational ethics and personal experience over a unified moral or institutional doctrine.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no verifiable evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.

Strengths

  • Meaningful inclusion of Indigenous perspectives and actors.
  • Ensemble-driven narrative that avoids singular hero tropes.
  • Experimental single-take format that emphasizes character-driven storytelling.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-heteronormative narratives.
  • Absence of verifiable portrayals regarding physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • Limited evidence of subverting traditional gender hierarchies or power dynamics.

AI Analysis

Minutes succeeds as a character study by utilizing an ensemble-driven anthology format. By focusing on six different individuals experiencing pivotal life moments, the film avoids the trap of a singular, traditional hero trope. The most significant strength lies in its racial representation. The inclusion of Indigenous actors and themes provides a meaningful disruption to standard indie film narratives. However, the film remains neutral on several fronts. It lacks explicit LGBTQ+ narratives and does not provide clear evidence of disability representation or the subversion of gendered power structures.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.