
Gold
2014

Representation Score
Fair
2014
Director
Jared Isham
Runtime
96 minutes
Average Rating
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Turn Around Jake operates as a neo-Western character study that prioritizes individual survival over social deconstruction. While it avoids the homogeneous casting often found in the genre, it remains anchored in traditional narrative structures. The film succeeds in its regional authenticity, using a diverse cast to mirror the demographic reality of the high desert. However, this inclusivity is balanced against a conservative approach to character development that favors masculine ability to act. Ultimately, the film focuses on the personal evolution of a lone wanderer. It lacks intentionality regarding LGBTQ+ representation or the subversion of established social hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ stories or characters. Its focus is on a traditional protagonist journey without addressing non-cisgender identities.
The story centers on a male protagonist and traditional masculine roles. It lacks significant female-driven ability to act or subversions of gender hierarchies.
The film reflects the multicultural landscape of the American Southwest. It includes Indigenous characters, providing a more authentic regional portrayal compared to typical Western clichés.
The narrative explores themes of isolation and life outside capitalist structures. It functions as a character study on self-reliance rather than a systemic critique.
There is no documented evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities central to the story.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A young businessman, bent on success, loses everything and discovers a family that he never knew he had.

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