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Detainment

Name: Detainment
Director: Vincent Lambe
Released: 2018
Duration: 30 min

Representation Score

7.2/10

Good

2018

Director

Vincent Lambe

Runtime

30 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Detainment is a psychological exploration of institutional breakdown that emphasizes character instability over traditional moral narratives. It effectively dismantles the perceived stability of Western institutions and educational systems. However, the film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities and diverse characters with high ability to act. This limits its broader social impact. Ultimately, Detainment excels in examining moral relativism and systemic failures, though it remains narrow in its demographic representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Detainment have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film includes minimal LGBTQ+ representation, focusing more on the central hostage situation and the social hierarchy among adolescents.

How does Detainment portray gender?

Fair

The movie examines volatile gendered social dynamics among teenagers, showing how gender roles influence bullying and peer pressure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Detainment?

Fair

Students from various economic backgrounds attend an Irish school. The film highlights class-based social cliques rather than multi-layered identity issues.

How does Detainment represent religion and culture?

Good

The story questions traditional Western institutions by depicting ineffective school administration. It presents a complex ethical framework that challenges conventional morality.

Does Detainment include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not significantly feature neurodivergence or physical disabilities as sources of character's ability to drive the story. Psychological distress is portrayed as a result of social pressures.

Present on Screen

Successfully deconstructs traditional Western authority and institutional stability.
Explores complex moral relativism and situational ethics through character perspectives.
Highlights how gendered social status drives adolescent bullying.

Limited or Absent

Needs more significant representation and ability to act for LGBTQ+ characters.
Could benefit from deeper multi-layered racial and ethnic diversity.
Should consider using neurodivergence or disability as a meaningful source of character's ability to drive the story.

Official Synopsis

Two ten year-old boys are detained by police under suspicion of abducting and murdering a toddler.

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