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Radio Silence

Name: Radio Silence
Director: Philippe Gagnon
Released: 2019
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

6.0/10

Fair

2019

Director

Philippe Gagnon

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Radio Silence operates as a traditional psychological thriller centered on a professional woman. While the film provides a female lead with intellectual leadership and ability to act, it follows a conventional genre structure. The narrative lacks significant complexity regarding diverse representation or storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. Ultimately, the film prioritizes suspense and psychological tension over broader social critique or cultural representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Radio Silence have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ identities or explore non-straight relationships. The story revolves around a female character dealing with a psychological crisis.

How does Radio Silence portray gender?

Fair

Dr. Jill Peterman is a central female character with professional authority. She drives the plot as she navigates a complex psychological mystery.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Radio Silence?

Limited

The story focuses on interpersonal dynamics among a small group of characters. There is no evidence of a diverse cast or emphasis on racial diversity.

How does Radio Silence represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot explores mental health and media ethics through a web of secrets. It lacks clear evidence of anti-capitalist or explicitly secularist social agendas.

Does Radio Silence include disability representation?

Fair

Mental health, particularly anxiety and suicide trauma, serves as a central plot device. It remains unclear if these themes are handled effectively.

Present on Screen

The film features a female protagonist in a position of professional authority and intellectual leadership.
The narrative centers on significant themes of mental health, anxiety, and psychological trauma.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationship dynamics.
There is a lack of documented racial diversity or emphasis on storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity.
The story does not incorporate explicit social or systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

Relationship Therapist, Dr. Jill Peterman, had the highest-rated call-in radio show when her world was pulled out from under her following the on-air suicide of a female caller named Alexis. Shaken to her core, Dr. Jill walked away from her show vowing she would never go back. That is until Stuart, the station's General Manager, pleads with her to reboot the show in an effort to bring followers back to the station. Still haunted by what happened, Jill agrees to help her friend out and believes this will be the perfect remedy to put her year-long anxiety to rest. As Jill starts to settle back into her show, mysterious call-ins start happening forcing her to believe there could be a copy-cat out there. What Jill begins to uncover is a web of secrets and lies stemming from the mysterious voice she has come to know as Alexis.

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