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This Town

Name: This Town
Director: David White
Released: 2020
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2020

Director

David White

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This Town is a conventional character study focused on a personal vendetta. The narrative follows a man trying to move on after a legal acquittal, pursued by a former investigator. The film adheres to established genre clichés, specifically the tension between a civilian and law enforcement. It lacks perspectives reflecting multiple aspects of identity or attempts to disrupt social hierarchies. Ultimately, the story is a singular, high-stakes interpersonal conflict that does not engage with broader social or identity-based themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does This Town have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a conflict between two men and does not include any non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does This Town portray gender?

Limited

The story relies on traditional masculine roles, such as the bitter ex-cop, and lacks female characters to explore gender dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is This Town?

Minimal

No specific casting details are confirmed. The narrative does not indicate a diverse cast or show non-white characters taking significant roles.

How does This Town represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot explores personal morality versus legal acquittal but does not critique broader systemic or Western institutions.

Does This Town include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions as central narrative drivers.

Present on Screen

Explores the tension between legal verdicts and personal morality.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of female characters or diverse gender identities.
Does not incorporate neurodivergent or disabled perspectives.
Fails to provide evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
Does not engage with LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.

Official Synopsis

Five years after being acquitted for the murder of his family, Sean (White) is finally ready to move on with life. But the bitter ex-cop (Malcolm) who led the investigation remains adamant that he's guilty - and will stop at nothing to bring him down.

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