
Small Crimes
2017

2014
Not RatedDirector
Riley Stearns
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
Claire is under the grip of a mysterious new cult called Faults. Desperate to be reunited with their daughter, Claire's parents recruit one of the world's foremost experts on mind control, Ansel Roth.
Overall Score
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks any discernible presence of non-cisnormative identities. The character dynamics remain centered on a small, heteronormative triad.
Gender Representation
Gender dynamics focus on psychological friction and emotional vulnerability. While avoiding submissive tropes, the film does not actively disrupt conventional power structures.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The production utilizes a predominantly white, homogeneous cast. The narrative lacks racial intersectionality, focusing instead on individualistic, existential concerns.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film excels by critiquing the authority of religious institutions. It frames morality as a subjective, secular experience rather than a divine mandate.
Disability Representation
Psychological instability is treated through an existential lens rather than as a representation of neurodivergence. Characters with disabilities are not granted agency.
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AI Analysis
Faults is a character-driven study that prioritizes philosophical deconstruction over social breadth. Its strength lies in its intellectual subversion of spiritual authority and religious tropes. By framing the ritual as a psychological confrontation, it offers a sophisticated critique of institutional morality. However, the film is limited by a very narrow demographic scope. The cast is largely homogeneous, and the narrative lacks engagement with queer themes or diverse ethnic backgrounds. This lack of intersectionality keeps the social commentary strictly within a small, individualistic framework. Ultimately, the film trades social representation for existential depth. While it succeeds in its postmodern critique of belief, it fails to provide a diverse or inclusive viewing experience.

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