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Abstraction

Name: Abstraction
Director: Prince Bagdasarian
Released: 2013
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2013

Not Rated

Director

Prince Bagdasarian

Runtime

100 minutes

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The abstraction functions as a conventional crime drama that relies heavily on established genre clichés. The narrative structure prioritizes a traditional male-driven plot and straight-centered romantic structures. The film lacks intentionality regarding the disruption of social or cultural hierarchies. It focuses on the mechanics of a heist and personal economic struggles rather than exploring multi-layered identities. Ultimately, the work remains within a standard framework, offering little in the way of diverse representation or narrative subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Abstraction have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story centers on a heterosexual relationship between Tommy and Scarlet. There are no visible LGBTQ narratives or non-binary identities present in the plot.

How does Abstraction portray gender?

Fair

The film follows a male-dominated criminal enterprise. While Scarlet drives the plot by proposing the heist, she operates within a traditional framework where a woman influences a man.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Abstraction?

Minimal

The narrative lacks descriptive identifiers for the protagonists' races. This absence suggests a standard genre approach that does not prioritize racial diversity or inclusive casting norms.

How does Abstraction represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film focuses on economic hardship and theft. It lacks a systemic critique of capitalism or religious institutions, adhering instead to standard crime-drama morality.

Does Abstraction include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters navigating physical, sensory, or neurodivergent realities. The narrative does not address disability in any capacity.

Present on Screen

The plot uses economic hardship as a clear, relatable driver for the central heist narrative.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse representation across gender, sexuality, and racial identities.
The narrative relies on traditional clichés rather than challenging established social hierarchies.
There is a lack of character depth regarding neurodivergence or physical disability.

Official Synopsis

Tommy and Gary are criminals engaging in grand thefts in order to make ends meet. They are opportunists and have no fear. After a routine robbery goes awry, the friends are forced to put their criminal activity behind them. As Tommy's relationship flourishes with his new girlfriend Scarlet, his economic hardships become obvious. Scarlet soon proposes a notion that will make all their money troubles vanish - the heist of a half a million dollar painting. With just a short window of opportunity, Tommy and Gary design an ambitious plan, one that will ultimately determine their fate.

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