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Ferocious

Name: Ferocious
Director: Robert Cuffley
Released: 2013
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2013

Not Rated

Director

Robert Cuffley

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ferocious is a character-driven psychological thriller that emphasizes individual ability to act and the navigation of personal history. The film centers on a female protagonist who maintains autonomy while dealing with professional and personal tensions. However, the narrative lacks multi-layered complexity and does not disrupt broader social or cultural hierarchies. Without specific details on the ensemble's racial or LGBTQ+ identities, the film remains a conventional study of power dynamics and past hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ferocious have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story mainly focuses on the protagonist's personal history and professional management.

How does Ferocious portray gender?

Fair

Leigh Parrish is a strong female lead who plays a significant role in driving the story. She actively confronts her past and maintains control over her actions, showing strong ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ferocious?

Fair

The racial makeup of the cast is not specified. The small-town setting often implies traditional demographics, but there is no detailed information on the racial backgrounds of the actors.

How does Ferocious represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores the tension between celebrity culture and small-town life. It does not explicitly criticize Western institutions or present radical social frameworks.

Does Ferocious include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the provided context.

Present on Screen

Features a strong female lead who possesses significant professional ability to act and autonomy.
Focuses on character-driven psychological exploration and individual ability to act.

Limited or Absent

Lacks overt multi-layered complexity or systemic social critique.
Provides no explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or diverse racial casting.

Official Synopsis

Amanda Crew stars as Leigh Parrish, a successful actress on a trip home to visit her small town roots. While dodging the careful eye of her manager (Dustin Milligan), Leigh, steps out from the lights and cameras and into the shadows of her old life, confronting her unsavory past and ex-employer, Maurice (Kim Coates).

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