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The Summoning

Name: The Summoning
Director: Alberto G. Rodriguez
Released: 2017
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2017

TV-MA

Director

Alberto G. Rodriguez

Runtime

87 minutes

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The film functions as a traditional mystery-thriller that centers around a female protagonist. By placing the plot in the hands of a woman investigating secrets, the movie avoids the cliché of a male investigator being the sole driver of the narrative. However, the film lacks diversity in its social representation. It does not include LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, or disability representation in the primary character descriptions. This narrows the narrative scope. Overall, while the film challenges traditional gender roles, it remains a conventional genre piece without a broader social critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Summoning have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly show any non-binary or transgender identities. The story focuses mainly on the professional relationship between the two main characters.

How does The Summoning portray gender?

Fair

A female law student drives the plot with her intellect and actions. This shifts the mystery away from typical male-driven investigative stories.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Summoning?

Minimal

The synopsis does not provide evidence of a diverse cast beyond Anglo-Saxon characters. Racial diversity and multi-layered dynamics are not mentioned in the character descriptions.

How does The Summoning represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot hints at a possible critique of institutional transparency or systemic corruption. However, there is no clear anti-institutional stance presented.

Does The Summoning include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence or physical disabilities. Mental health conditions are also not addressed in the character descriptions.

Present on Screen

The female lead plays a significant role in driving the central mystery forward.
The narrative structure breaks away from traditional gender clichés by focusing on a woman's investigative role.

Limited or Absent

The film does not feature any visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
There is no indication of racial diversity or multi-layered dynamics in the character descriptions.
The narrative does not address issues related to disability, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions.

Official Synopsis

When a law student uncovers chilling secrets and places her life at risk, a bitter, rough-around-the-edges detective gets assigned to her case.

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