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Strange But True

Name: Strange But True
Director: Michel Lipkes
Released: 2017
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

6.2/10

Good

2017

Director

Michel Lipkes

Runtime

100 minutes

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Strange But True is a character-driven drama focusing on the working class' struggle against corrupt institutional leadership. It positions its protagonists as active agents seeking freedom from a despotic environment. The film effectively deconstructs traditional power dynamics and social hierarchies, presenting the workplace as a site of systemic violence. However, it lacks explicit markers of identity-based politics, with minimal representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Strange But True have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on the romantic relationship between Jonathan and Yesi but does not provide explicit evidence of LGBTQ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth subtext.

How does Strange But True portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional gender roles by placing protagonists in manual labor jobs. The character Mum presents a non-traditional female presence that avoids typical domestic clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Strange But True?

Good

The setting suggests a working-class backdrop likely involving diverse ethnic backgrounds. Without specific casting information, the film emphasizes non-Anglo-Saxon perspectives.

How does Strange But True represent religion and culture?

Good

The film strongly critiques corrupt power structures and highlights the struggles of underrepresented individuals against oppressive authority.

Does Strange But True include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities featured in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Provides a meaningful critique of traditional power dynamics and corrupt institutional leadership.
Challenges conventional depictions of labor by highlighting the ability to act of manual workers.
Presents a non-traditional, atmospheric portrayal of female presence through the character Mum.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth subtext.
Includes no characters or storylines addressing disability.
Relies on a standard romantic framework without subverting straight-centered structures.

Official Synopsis

The love story of Jonathan and Yesi, two garbage collectors working under the despotic and violent Master Clean's command. He is always followed closely by Mum, a longtime collector who silently and ghostly cleans the streets of the city. One night, while doing their work, they find the corpse of a man with money. Master Clean takes a terrible decision. Jonathan and Yesi plan their escape. A tragedy looms.

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