
The Night of January 16th
1941

Representation Score
Minimal
1942
NRDirector
William Clemens
Runtime
75 minutes
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Night in New Orleans is a traditional mid-century crime drama that emphasizes the maintenance of established social structures. The plot revolves around a policeman seeking exoneration, a narrative that upholds the legitimacy of law enforcement and the stability of the family unit. The film lacks the intentionality required to disrupt traditional social hierarchies. It serves as a representative example of 1940s storytelling, which favored conventional social roles and Western values over progressive representation or systemic critique.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. It follows the traditional assumptions that everyone is straight or cisgender.
The film portrays traditional gender roles, with male characters holding positions of authority and female characters primarily in supportive or domestic roles.
Set in New Orleans, the film features a predominantly white cast, reflecting the homogeneous casting practices of the early 1940s. There is no indication of a diverse cast.
The storyline adheres to a standard Western crime narrative, reinforcing traditional institutions of justice and family without challenging them.
The film does not feature any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A policeman's family helps to exonerate him of murder charges in the death of a man he had under interrogation.

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