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Double Negative

Name: Double Negative
Director: Jesse Johnson
Released: 2010
Duration: 30 min

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Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2010

PG-13

Director

Jesse Johnson

Runtime

30 minutes

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Double Negative operates as a conventional protagonist-driven thriller. The narrative follows a regular person's transformation into a central figure battling a high-stakes conspiracy. Since the story relies on traditional genre clichés, it lacks visible characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The focus remains heavily on a singular hero's struggle against systemic forces rather than a diverse ensemble. Ultimately, the film adheres to established thriller conventions. While it touches on themes of institutional opacity, it provides little in the way of diverse character's ability to drive the story or identity-driven storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does Double Negative have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight identities. There is no visible representation of queer life in the movie.

How does Double Negative portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male protagonist named David Reeves, following the typical hero cliché. There is no clear indication of women's ability to drive the story or the subversion of gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Double Negative?

Minimal

The narrative focuses on a single, unspecified identity and does not mention a diverse cast. No non-white characters are identified as key drivers of the plot.

How does Double Negative represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores themes of institutional distrust and secrets within the Pentagon, suggesting a critique of centralized Western authority. However, it follows standard conspiracy-thriller clichés.

Does Double Negative include disability representation?

Minimal

While the protagonist faces internal struggles within his own mind, there is no explicit confirmation of neurodivergence or mental health issues being portrayed with real ability to act.

Present on Screen

The narrative critiques centralized Western authority and systemic opacity through its focus on institutional distrust.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity and diverse character's ability to drive the story.
The story centers on a singular, unspecified identity rather than a diverse cast.
There is no exploration of LGBTQ+ or non-straight identities.

Official Synopsis

David Reeves is no one special. A mundane job as an accountant and an empty house comprise his life. Day in and day out, he goes through the same routine he has for the past five years. He feels hollow and alone. He is... nobody. Until one day a chance encounter changes everything. Now as he evades capture by the powers that be, he must fight to uncover a terrifying secret buried deep within the walls of the Pentagon and the confines of his own mind. Only after a helping hand reaches out from the shadows does David learn that his success or failure will ultimately affect the lives of hundreds.

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