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The Fix

Name: The Fix
Director: Paris Bauldwin
Released: 2015
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2015

Director

Paris Bauldwin

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Fix is a character-driven drama focusing on a waitress struggling with addiction and her journey towards reconciling with her family. While it delves into serious social issues, the narrative follows a traditional structure centered on an individual's personal struggles rather than broader systemic issues. The film's diversity is limited by its narrow focus on a localized conflict, and it primarily addresses mental health through the lens of addiction without broader characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity in other categories.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Fix have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities. It also does not address narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Fix portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a female protagonist dealing with addiction and motherhood. However, it does not explicitly challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Fix?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The narrative does not suggest a diverse or non-white-majority cast.

How does The Fix represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores themes of addiction and social instability. It does not use cultural or religious frameworks to critique broader societal or institutional issues.

Does The Fix include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's struggle with substance abuse addresses both chemical dependency and mental health. It is unclear whether the character is given real control over her actions or if she relies on melodramatic plot devices.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused look at mental health and chemical dependency through its protagonist.
The narrative highlights a woman's journey through motherhood and addiction.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender characters.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
The story does not incorporate cultural frameworks to critique systemic or religious institutions.

Official Synopsis

A struggling waitress, straddling the edge of drug addiction, gets a reality call when the daughter that she gave up at birth reappears.

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