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Time of Death

Time of Death

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2013

Director

Frédérik D'Amours

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Time of Death operates as a conventional mid-2010s procedural thriller. It prioritizes genre momentum and investigative mystery over systemic social critique or storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The film finds its strength in providing a capable female lead in a traditionally masculine institution. This offers a baseline level of gender ability to act, even if it follows familiar genre patterns. However, the production lacks significant engagement with diverse identities. The focus remains on corporate hierarchies and established legal frameworks, offering little disruption to traditional cultural or social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Time of Death have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film lacks explicit queer character arcs or storylines that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The plot remains a standard FBI procedural without visible non-cisgender dynamics.

How does Time of Death portray gender?

Fair

Jordan Price serves as a strong female lead within the FBI, challenging gender hierarchies. However, her role may rely on established 'strong female lead' thriller clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Time of Death?

Fair

The ensemble includes some ethnic variety, such as actor Terry Chen. However, the corporate setting suggests a focus on Western-centric power structures rather than deep narrative depth for characters of color.

How does Time of Death represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film adheres to traditional Western thriller conventions centered on law enforcement and corporate intrigue. It reinforces existing systemic frameworks rather than deconstructing Western institutions or cultural norms.

Does Time of Death include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. No disability representation is present in the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a strong female lead in a leadership role within the FBI.
  • Maintains a baseline level of ethnic variety within the supporting cast.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
  • Fails to provide significant narrative depth or ability to act to characters of color.
  • Does not engage with disability representation or neurodivergent perspectives.
  • Relies on traditional Western-centric power structures and institutional norms.

Official Synopsis

Following the death of CEO Robert Loring at precisely 10:44 pm, the FBI sends in Jordan Price, one of their best and brightest to solve the case. As other key executives are murdered at exactly the same time, Jordan finds herself investigating the past in order to solve the case. She quickly discovers the ultimate cover up and is under the gun to solve the mystery before the next victim is killed.

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