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Master

Master

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2021

Not Rated

Director

Lokesh Kanagaraj

Runtime

179 minutes

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Master functions primarily as a genre-driven action thriller. While it offers a valuable shift from Western-centric storytelling through its cultural and linguistic roots, the narrative structure remains centered on traditional power dynamics and archetypal conflicts. The film provides a culturally specific perspective but lacks multi-layered complexity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Master have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities or experiences.

How does Master portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a conflict between a professor and a gangster, emphasizing traditional masculine roles without showing female empowerment or challenging gender norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Master?

Good

As a Tamil-language film, it centers on South Asian culture and social structures, moving away from Anglo-centric norms.

How does Master represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative examines the tension between institutional authority and systemic issues, featuring a morally complex main character rather than a singular, idealized hero.

Does Master include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The Tamil-language production offers a non-Western viewpoint, focusing on South Asian cultures and social structures.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
  • The story emphasizes masculine-driven hierarchies, offering little evidence of female empowerment or subversion of traditional gender roles.

Official Synopsis

An alcoholic professor is sent to a juvenile school, where he clashes with a gangster, who uses the children of the school for criminal activities.

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