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That Night

Name: That Night
Director: Craig Bolotin
Released: 1992
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1992

PG-13

Director

Craig Bolotin

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

That Night is a conventional coming-of-age drama that prioritizes traditional interpersonal relationships over progressive social commentary. The narrative structure relies on established clichés rather than challenging existing social hierarchies. The film lacks visible efforts toward racial blending or diverse casting, reflecting the homogeneous standards of its era. Its focus remains on individual character studies rather than systemic deconstruction.

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Category Breakdown

Does That Night have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows typical romantic storylines from the early 1990s. There is no indication of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does That Night portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a young female protagonist, but the character interactions suggest a traditional emotional hierarchy. The girl's admiration for an older male figure aligns with conventional archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is That Night?

Limited

The narrative likely adheres to the homogeneous casting standards common in early 90s domestic dramas. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.

How does That Night represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film functions as a standard character study focused on interpersonal drama. It lacks a clear emphasis on secular themes or critiques of Western institutions.

Does That Night include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film provides a focused character study centered on a young female protagonist's emotional journey.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial and ethnic diversity, adhering to homogeneous casting standards.
The character dynamics reinforce traditional gendered power hierarchies rather than disrupting them.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and neurodivergent or physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A coming-of-age story about an eleven-year-old girl who idolizes her troubled sixteen-year-old neighbor.

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