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Jack Reed: One of Our Own

Jack Reed: One of Our Own

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1995

TV-14

Director

Brian Dennehy

Runtime

95 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Jack Reed: One of Our Own is a mid-90s crime drama that follows a traditional investigative structure. The narrative centers on a male protagonist protecting a guest from assassins, reinforcing conventional storytelling norms. The film lacks diverse representation, particularly in terms of racial, LGBTQ+, and disability-related characters. It presents a narrow demographic scope focused on traditional Western clichés and domestic stability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Jack Reed: One of Our Own have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around Jack Reed and his wife.

How does Jack Reed: One of Our Own portray gender?

Limited

A woman plays a central role in the plot, but she is portrayed primarily as a target, suggesting passivity. The story follows a traditional hierarchy where the male protagonist is the main protector.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Jack Reed: One of Our Own?

Minimal

There is no indication of a diverse cast beyond Anglo-Saxon actors. The story focuses on a single household without showing any racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Jack Reed: One of Our Own represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film adheres to conventional Western storytelling clichés, emphasizing individual heroism and the protection of the nuclear family. It does not delve into systemic critiques or cultural complexities.

Does Jack Reed: One of Our Own include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film includes a central female character who drives the plot forward.

Limited or Absent

  • The movie lacks racial and ethnic diversity, focusing solely on a single household unit.
  • Gender roles are restrictive, with the male protagonist being the sole protector.
  • There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
  • The film does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Jack Reed investigates a young woman whom he and his wife take into their household when she turns out to be targeted by unknown assassins.

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