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The Flood

Name: The Flood
Director: Victoria Wharfe McIntyre
Released: 2020
Duration: 117 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2020

Director

Victoria Wharfe McIntyre

Runtime

117 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film's main strength lies in its structural focus on women's ability to drive the story. By centering the narrative on Jarah's journey from systemic loss to reconciliation, it challenges the standard revenge thriller format. However, the film's demographic depth is hard to assess. While the protagonist's journey is central, the specific racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ identities of the characters remain undefined, creating gaps in the diversity profile. Ultimately, the work serves as a character-driven historical drama that emphasizes emotional development over straightforward violence, though it lacks clear evidence of broader characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Flood have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or stories. The main focus is on the protagonist's personal growth and the impact of broader systems.

How does The Flood portray gender?

Good

The story centers on a female protagonist named Jarah, who drives both the conflict and the resolution. This breaks away from typical male-dominated thriller clichés by giving her a significant role in the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Flood?

Minimal

The racial or ethnic background of the cast is not explicitly stated. While themes related to land loss suggest specific cultural contexts, a definite assessment cannot be made.

How does The Flood represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores themes of regaining control after the destruction of the home environment. It shifts from harsh punishment to a more nuanced moral reconciliation.

Does The Flood include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence of neurodivergent characters or those with physical disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a female protagonist, providing a significant role in driving the story in a high-stakes historical setting.
The narrative subverts traditional revenge clichés by shifting from retribution to restorative justice and reconciliation.

Limited or Absent

The specific racial and ethnic identities of the characters are not clearly defined in the available narrative context.
There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or the inclusion of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When Jarah loses her husband, her child, her land and her innocence she embarks on a brutal journey of of retribution and revenge that transforms into redemption and reconciliation.

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