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Face Down

Name: Face Down
Director: Thom Eberhardt
Released: 1997
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1997

Director

Thom Eberhardt

Runtime

97 minutes

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Face Down is a conventional late-90s neo-noir that leans heavily on established genre clichés. The story prioritizes traditional power dynamics between a detective and a femme fatale. The film lacks intentionality regarding storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity or challenges social hierarchies. It functions as a standard crime thriller rather than a piece of progressive cinema. Overall, the production adheres to the homogeneous casting and structural frameworks common to domestic crime dramas of its era.

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Category Breakdown

Does Face Down have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a heterosexual one-night stand between a male investigator and a female client. There are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities.

How does Face Down portray gender?

Fair

The film relies on traditional gender roles, featuring a male detective and a female lead who operates as a femme fatale. Her role seems tied to her sexual appeal rather than her own actions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Face Down?

Limited

The protagonist has an Italian-American surname and the story is set in New York. However, the cast appears to follow the homogenous patterns typical of 1990s crime dramas.

How does Face Down represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot follows a standard mystery storyline centered around homicide investigations. It lacks any significant critique of Western institutions or diverse cultural perspectives.

Does Face Down include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis provides no information regarding characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. No representation of disability is present in the available material.

Present on Screen

The film utilizes a clear, classic neo-noir framework with established character archetypes.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on dated gender clichés, particularly the femme fatale archetype.
The casting and story lack racial and cultural diversity, favoring a homogeneous ensemble.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When blonde bombshell Meredith Lake breezes into his office, New York private eye Bob Signorelli can't resist giving her "personal" attention. But their one-night stand becomes a deadly liaison when they are linked to a homicide; and a night of steamy passion snowballs into a marathon of madness and murder...

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