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Director: Ralph Nelson
Released: 1970
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1970

PG-13

Director

Ralph Nelson

Runtime

100 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film presents a mixed approach to diversity. It achieves significant progress by centering a Black man in a position of systemic authority, directly addressing the racial tensions of the Deep South. However, the film falls short in other areas. It operates within a traditional gendered framework that prioritizes male experiences, offering little representation for women or LGBTQ+ identities. The narrative's focus remains narrow, centered on the male protagonist's psychological journey. Ultimately, the film is a study in social friction, effectively critiquing Western societal norms and racial hierarchies but lacking in gender and sexual diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does … tick… tick… tick… have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The story focuses solely on the protagonist's social and personal struggles.

How does … tick… tick… tick… portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on the emotional life of a male protagonist. It delves into his emotional vulnerability but does not offer much representation for women or challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is … tick… tick… tick…?

Good

The plot revolves around a Black man elected as sheriff in the Deep South. Placing a person of color in a position of institutional authority directly challenges the systemic power structures.

How does … tick… tick… tick… represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques mid-20th century Western values by highlighting the emptiness of consumerist lifestyles. It frames traditional markers of success as spiritually isolating through an existentialist lens.

Does … tick… tick… tick… include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities that serve as central character traits or drive the narrative forward.

Present on Screen

The film challenges systemic power structures by placing a Black man in a position of institutional authority.
It offers a meaningful critique of achievement-oriented Western values and consumerist lifestyles.
The narrative explores male emotional vulnerability, moving away from the standard stoic masculinity.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.
women's ability to drive the story is not presented as a counter-narrative to the male experience.
There is no depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the character studies.

Official Synopsis

Racial tensions threaten to explode when a black man is elected sheriff of a small, racially divided town in the Deep South.

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