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Goodland
Representation Score
2.8/10
Limited
2018
Director
Josh Doke
Runtime
84 minutes
Average Rating
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Goodland operates as a typical crime thriller, adhering to conventional mystery frameworks. The narrative centers on a local sheriff investigating a stranger's arrival and a discovered body, leaning into traditional genre clichés rather than offering progressive social commentary. The film lacks specific character arcs or thematic dives into diverse perspectives, maintaining a conventional, homogeneous structure typical of small-town crime stories.
Category Breakdown
Does Goodland have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+. It also does not feature any non-cisgender identities, sticking to the assumption that everyone is straight and cisgender.
How does Goodland portray gender?
The story revolves around a sheriff and a stranger, following a traditional investigative plot. Female characters are present but do not play a leading role in driving the story forward.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Goodland?
The cast includes various performers, but the narrative does not indicate a predominantly non-white population. The small-town setting may suggest a relatively homogeneous demographic.
How does Goodland represent religion and culture?
The film uses a classic stranger-in-town cliché to explore community themes. It does not challenge or subvert traditional social structures or Western institutions.
Does Goodland include disability representation?
There is no information about characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. The narrative does not give any characters with disabilities a leading role.
Present on Screen
- The cast includes a variety of performers, such as Cinnamon Schultz and Laura Jacobs.
- The film employs established genre clichés to create a classic mystery atmosphere.
Limited or Absent
- The narrative lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.
- There is no evidence of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
- The story does not actively challenge traditional gender hierarchies or patriarchal leadership clichés.
Official Synopsis
A stranger arrives the same day a body is discovered outside of town, a local sheriff tries to piece together a string of events that don't quite add up.
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