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Glass Houses

Name: Glass Houses
Director: Sarah Pellerin
Released: 2020
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.8/10

Fair

2020

Director

Sarah Pellerin

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Glass Houses functions primarily as a psychological study of social power and reputation. The film succeeds in challenging traditional gender clichés by centering the plot on female-driven ability to act and strategic conflict. However, the work lacks multi-layered breadth, focusing on localized interpersonal tension rather than broad systemic representation. While the film critiques the performative nature of social status, it remains limited by a potential lack of racial and LGBTQ+ diversity within its suburban framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Glass Houses have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or situations that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The narrative focuses on traditional social dynamics and interpersonal conflicts.

How does Glass Houses portray gender?

Good

The story highlights the active role of the female protagonist, who drives the plot through her intellect and strategic actions. The conflict is driven by her actions rather than patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Glass Houses?

Fair

The film's setting suggests a potential reliance on conventional suburban casting norms. There is no verified evidence of a diverse or race-bent cast within the narrative.

How does Glass Houses represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores the deconstruction of social respectability and performative stability. It examines how established social orders are often built on appearances rather than inherent virtue.

Does Glass Houses include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no discernible evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Strong emphasis on women's ability to drive the story and intellectual maneuvering.
Effective challenge of traditional patriarchal social structures.
Thoughtful critique of the performative nature of social respectability.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight-centered identities.
Potential reliance on homogeneous suburban casting norms.
Absence of characters representing physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Teenage babysitter Carrie Dawson has a chip on her shoulder on the heels of a humiliating family scandal. When she finds out that neighborhood Queen Bee Madeline Cooper may be to blame, she is determined to exact revenge - even if it means discovering and exposing Madeline's own scandalous secret. As Carrie gets closer to the truth, will Madeline's world come tumbling down?

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