You are here:

57 Seconds

Name: 57 Seconds
Director: Rusty Cundieff
Released: 2023
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

7.5/10

Good

2023

Director

Rusty Cundieff

Runtime

99 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

57 Seconds leverages its diverse cast to challenge genre norms, particularly in racial representation where Black actors hold significant narrative power. The female protagonist’s role offers a refreshing subversion of gender roles in sci-fi thrillers. However, the film’s social commentary remains superficial regarding disability and entirely absent regarding LGBTQ+ identities. The narrative’s strength lies in its critique of systemic corporate power, which resonates with progressive values. Yet, the handling of disability reduces suffering to a villainous plot device, lacking the depth required for higher scores. The absence of queer representation further limits the film’s inclusivity. Ultimately, the movie succeeds in centering underrepresented voices against corrupt institutions but falls short in providing comprehensive representation across all identity spectrums.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does 57 Seconds have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film lacks any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. Social interactions are centered around straight relationships, with no exploration of non-straight identities or experiences.

How does 57 Seconds portray gender?

Good

A strong female lead drives the plot with intelligence and a significant role in the story. While this challenges traditional gender roles, the narrative does not deeply explore multiple aspects of gender identity or societal critiques of masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 57 Seconds?

Excellent

The film features a diverse cast, including Black actors in prominent roles, challenging genre norms. The plot addresses racial disparities through pharmaceutical negligence, highlighting the ability to act of characters of color beyond stereotypes.

How does 57 Seconds represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critically examines corporate capitalism and pharmaceutical corruption, presenting institutions as oppressive. This aligns with progressive critiques of late-stage capitalism, challenging Western ideals of corporate benevolence and meritocracy.

Does 57 Seconds include disability representation?

Fair

Addiction and painkiller abuse serve as plot devices for corporate malfeasance rather than nuanced explorations of disability. Characters affected by addiction lack ability to act in their recovery, and the narrative does not include visible physical or neurodivergent representation.

Present on Screen

A strong female lead drives the plot in a male-dominated tech thriller setting.
A diverse cast challenges white dominance norms in sci-fi, featuring Black actors in leading roles.
A sharp critique of corporate capitalism aligns with progressive social commentary themes.

Limited or Absent

An absence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives limits inclusive representation significantly.
Disability themes are reduced to plot devices, lacking nuanced exploration of chronic illness.
Superficial handling of disability prevents deep engagement with the internal experiences of affected individuals.

Official Synopsis

When a tech blogger lands an interview with a tech guru and stops an attack on him, he finds a mysterious ring that takes him back 57 seconds into the past.

How are these scores produced? →