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Tetris

Name: Tetris
Director: Jon S. Baird
Released: 2023
Duration: 118 min

Representation Score

1.5/10

Minimal

2023

Director

Jon S. Baird

Runtime

118 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tetris functions as a traditional biographical thriller that prioritizes a linear, entrepreneurial journey. The narrative focuses on the tension between individual capitalism and state socialism, rather than exploring multi-layered identities. The film reinforces conventional power structures by centering on geopolitical and corporate maneuvers, adhering to historical demographic profiles of the late 1980s without disrupting social hierarchies through diverse casting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tetris have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives, maintaining a focus on straight relationships.

How does Tetris portray gender?

Limited

This is a male-centric business drama where men play a significant role in driving the plot, while women remain on the periphery without much influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tetris?

Limited

The cast reflects the geopolitical realities of the 1980s, with a predominantly white Western business setting. Soviet characters appear but follow established Cold War clichés.

How does Tetris represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story celebrates individual entrepreneurship against a rigid bureaucratic system, framing the Soviet apparatus as a monolithic obstacle that reinforces Western capitalist ideals.

Does Tetris include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities, nor do any disability-related themes drive the character arcs or central narrative elements.

Present on Screen

Accurately reflects the geopolitical and corporate demographics of the late 1980s.
Provides a clear, focused narrative centered on historical business negotiations.

Limited or Absent

Lacks women's ability to drive the story, relegating women to the periphery of the high-stakes plot.
Fails to include any LGBTQ+ representation or perspectives on non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
Relies on monolithic clichés when portraying Soviet citizens and officials.

Official Synopsis

In 1988, American video game salesman Henk Rogers discovers the video game Tetris. When he sets out to bring the game to the world, he enters a dangerous web of lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain.

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