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2020
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Twice Bitten
Representation Score
3.2/10
Limited
2021
Director
Patricia Cuffie-Jones
Runtime
120 minutes
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Twice Bitten disrupts genre conventions by featuring a predominantly Black cast in a high-stakes crime thriller. By highlighting Black talent such as LisaRaye McCoy and Ledisi, the film emphasizes Black ability to act in a genre typically dominated by white leads. However, the film's diversity is limited. It adheres to conventional thriller clichés centered on individual conflicts and lacks broader multi-layered or systemic narratives. The absence of LGBTQ+ and disability representation limits its overall inclusivity. Overall, while the film excels in racial representation within the thriller genre, it remains a typical character-driven drama focused on personal conflicts rather than broader societal issues.
Category Breakdown
Does Twice Bitten have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The main conflict revolves around a heterosexual romance and a scam artist.
How does Twice Bitten portray gender?
Monique is the female lead and emotional core of the story. She is targeted by a scam but remains the central figure in the narrative.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Twice Bitten?
The film features a predominantly Black cast, which centers Black ability to act within a crime thriller genre. This highlights the importance of Black actors in traditionally white-dominated roles.
How does Twice Bitten represent religion and culture?
The story focuses on individual themes of betrayal and moral ambiguity, emphasizing personal desires and situational ethics over community stability.
Does Twice Bitten include disability representation?
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or chronic illnesses.
Present on Screen
- Features a predominantly Black cast, emphasizing racial diversity.
- Highlights Black ability to act within the crime thriller genre.
- Includes established Black performers like LisaRaye McCoy and Ledisi.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
- Lacks representation for characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
- Focuses on individualistic clichés rather than broader multi-layered or systemic narratives.
Official Synopsis
An unmitigated and sexy conman targets his next mark, the widowed Monique, for his latest swindle. But his routine scam hits a snag when suspicion mounts and his scheme quickly escalate into desperation, betrayal and murder.
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