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Frequency

Name: Frequency
Director: Gregory Hoblit
Released: 2000
Duration: 118 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2000

PG-13

Director

Gregory Hoblit

Runtime

118 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates as a conventional genre thriller that upholds traditional social hierarchies. Its narrative structure emphasizes established clichés of paternal legacy and institutional authority, providing little disruption to conventional identity expectations. By focusing on a predominantly white, Anglo-Saxon experience within law enforcement, the film reinforces existing social norms without introducing diverse perspectives or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Frequency have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses on a traditional family unit, with no indication of non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships among the characters.

How does Frequency portray gender?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes the father-son relationship and male characters, while female characters play supporting roles that align with traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Frequency?

Limited

The film features a predominantly white cast and setting, reflecting a narrow perspective of the American law enforcement experience.

How does Frequency represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot highlights Western cultural values centered around the nuclear family and law enforcement. It aims to restore order within a conventional framework.

Does Frequency include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant portrayals of visible or invisible disabilities, nor does neurodivergence or chronic illness play a role in the character arcs.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear and cohesive narrative centered on the importance of the nuclear family and paternal legacy.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, presenting a homogeneous view of American law enforcement.
Gender representation is limited, with female characters confined to supporting roles that reinforce traditional hierarchies.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-traditional gender identities within the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

When a rare phenomenon gives police officer John Sullivan the chance to speak to his father, 30 years in the past, he takes the opportunity to prevent his dad's tragic death. After his actions inadvertently give rise to a series of brutal murders he and his father must find a way to fix the consequences of altering time.

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