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Gettin' Square

Name: Gettin' Square
Director: Jonathan Teplitzky
Released: 2003
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

4.6/10

Fair

2003

Not Rated

Director

Jonathan Teplitzky

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Gettin' Square stands out as a character-driven film that questions traditional social structures. It successfully challenges conventional masculine ideals and offers a platform for exploring non-straight relationships. However, the film's impact is limited due to a lack of racial and ethnic diversity. The social setting remains predominantly white and homogeneous, which narrows the scope of its audience relevance.

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Category Breakdown

Does Gettin' Square have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film challenges rural stereotypes by focusing on non-straight relationships. Queer identity is central to the protagonist's journey rather than a side plot.

How does Gettin' Square portray gender?

Fair

The story explores vulnerability and psychological pressure, moving away from traditional masculine roles. However, the perspective remains primarily male-focused.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Gettin' Square?

Limited

The cast is mostly white, reflecting the rural Australian setting. The film lacks significant racial diversity or ethnic variety.

How does Gettin' Square represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes personal authenticity over strict religious or institutional rules. It highlights the conflict between individual freedom and community expectations.

Does Gettin' Square include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent portrayals of visible or invisible disabilities that significantly influence the plot or character development.

Present on Screen

Explores emotional vulnerability to challenge traditional masculine roles.
Centralizes non-straight relationships in the main narrative.
Highlights personal authenticity over rigid institutional norms.

Limited or Absent

Incorporate more racial and ethnic diversity in the cast.
Expand the social landscape to include a more varied demographic.
Shift focus to include more diverse perspectives beyond male-centric views.

Official Synopsis

Gettin' Square is about starting over, keeping clean and going straight. Barry Wirth is fresh out of prison and determined to stay on the straight and narrow. But like his mate Johnny 'Spit' Spiteri and reformed gangster turned restaurateur Dabba, he finds out the hard way that there are old scores and a few new ones that'll make getting square a lot harder than he thought.

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