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The Ravine

Name: The Ravine
Director: Keoni Waxman
Released: 2022
Duration: 121 min

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

2022

Director

Keoni Waxman

Runtime

121 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film presents a conventional domestic mystery centered on a local tragedy. The narrative structure relies on traditional suburban and crime clichés without intentionally subverting social norms. Representation is limited, focusing primarily on a nuclear family unit. The story does not engage with complex social issues or diverse cultural frameworks.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ravine have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or stories related to non-cisgender identities. The main storyline revolves around a family tragedy.

How does The Ravine portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a female victim and a male perpetrator, adhering to traditional gender roles without challenging established hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ravine?

Limited

The narrative focuses on a homogeneous suburban community in Ohio. There is no indication of a diverse cast or multi-ethnic representation.

How does The Ravine represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film follows a typical path of crime and consequences within Western social structures. It does not offer systemic critiques or diverse cultural perspectives.

Does The Ravine include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Mental health or disability is not a central theme in the story.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused look at a specific domestic tragedy through a traditional dramatic lens.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse racial or LGBTQ+ representation.
The story relies on conventional gender roles rather than exploring complex social critiques.
There is a notable absence of characters navigating disability or neurodivergent experiences.

Official Synopsis

This true story begins on a weekday morning in a peaceful suburb of Akron, Ohio, the town awakens to discover that Rachel Turner and her son, Evan, have been brutally murdered during the night. A short while later, Danny Turner is found in his car at the bottom of a ravine, after having taken his own life.

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