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Liar

Name: Liar
Director: Adam Garnet Jones
Released: 2012
Duration: 8 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2012

TV-MA

Director

Adam Garnet Jones

Runtime

8 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Liar is a character-driven drama centered around a teenage protagonist facing moral dilemmas. The narrative revolves around Tara's decision to engage in a violent revenge plot, exploring themes of teenage aggression and interpersonal conflict. The film features a female lead, providing a baseline level of representation. However, the absence of specific demographic details makes it hard to gauge its engagement with broader systemic issues or diverse identities. Overall, the film follows a conventional dramatic structure without clear evidence of intentional progressive storytelling or significant subversion of societal norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Liar have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film includes a heterosexual romantic subplot involving a boyfriend. There is no representation of non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor any critique of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Liar portray gender?

Fair

Tara, a 14-year-old girl, is the main character. She plays a significant role during a critical conflict, but it is unclear if the film challenges traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Liar?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. Therefore, it is impossible to assess the diversity of the characters and setting.

How does Liar represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story deals with moral ambiguity through a teenage revenge plot. However, there is no clear indication of specific cultural or religious narratives that challenge institutions.

Does Liar include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. It is unclear how disability is addressed within the story.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a female protagonist, Tara, who plays a significant role in a high-stakes situation.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or LGBTQ+ characters beyond a typical heterosexual relationship.
There is no information about racial, ethnic, or disability representation within the cast or setting.

Official Synopsis

When a brutal teenage revenge plot gets pushed too far, 14 year-old Tara is forced to choose between standing helplessly on the sidelines or stepping in to defend the boyfriend that hurt her.

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