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The Project

The Project

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2021

TV-MA

Director

Brandon Rhiness

Runtime

95 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates as a conventional genre piece centered on individual survival. While it avoids some gendered clichés by giving the female lead an active role, it lacks broader social engagement. The narrative does not incorporate the complexities of multiple identities or systemic critiques. It remains a narrow, survival-focused thriller without addressing diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Project have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story focuses solely on a survival-based thriller framework.

How does The Project portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist drives the plot through her intellect and active role. However, the antagonist's role remains undefined.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Project?

Minimal

The ethnicity of the protagonist and supporting cast is not specified. There is no information about race-bent casting or non-Anglo-Saxon representation.

How does The Project represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story follows a traditional survivalist arc centered on kidnapping. It does not offer critiques of Western institutions or religious traditions.

Does The Project include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of neurodivergence or physical disabilities. No mental health conditions are used as central narrative drivers.

Present on Screen

  • The female lead demonstrates significant influence and intellect.
  • The protagonist avoids the traditional cliché of the passive victim.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks complexity in addressing multiple identities and social issues.
  • There is no representation of racial, cultural, or LGBTQ+ identities.
  • The narrative does not engage with disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

A young woman, kidnapped and held in a basement, must use all her wits to control the situation from the confines of her cell and get out alive.

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