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Forsaken

Name: Forsaken
Director: Jon Cassar
Released: 2015
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

2015

Director

Jon Cassar

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Forsaken is a traditional Western film that adheres closely to genre conventions. It focuses on themes of masculinity, honor, and frontier justice without challenging historical hierarchies or providing diverse representation. By centering the story on traditional male authority and Anglo-Saxon demographics, the film offers a narrow perspective that avoids engaging with broader social or systemic issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Forsaken have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+. There are no depictions of same-sex relationships or challenges to the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Forsaken portray gender?

Limited

Mary serves as a key emotional figure, but the story's focus remains on male characters. The plot reinforces traditional gender roles by emphasizing masculine conflict and physical confrontation.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Forsaken?

Minimal

Set in 1896 Wyoming, the film features a predominantly white cast. This portrayal aligns closely with the traditional Anglo-Saxon image of the American West, without introducing diverse racial backgrounds.

How does Forsaken represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on themes of personal honor and revenge within a typical Western setting. It does not critique the broader Western cultural or institutional norms or promote moral relativism.

Does Forsaken include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Characters with disabilities are not used as central plot devices.

Present on Screen

Mary serves as a strong emotional focal point for the narrative.
The film maintains a consistent, traditional Western atmosphere.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight relationships.
The cast is predominantly white, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
Gender roles are traditional, with ability to act concentrated mostly in male characters.
There is no engagement with disability representation or systemic social critiques.

Official Synopsis

John Henry returns to his hometown in hopes of repairing his relationship with his estranged father, but a local gang is terrorizing the town. John Henry is the only one who can stop them, however he has abandoned both his gun and reputation as a fearless quick-draw killer.

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