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Volition

Volition

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

2019

TV-MA

Director

Tony Dean Smith

Runtime

91 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Volition is a science fiction thriller that centers on the internal psychological journey of its protagonist. The narrative emphasizes individual survival and avoiding personal disaster rather than broader societal issues. While the film lacks diversity in terms of gender, race, and LGBTQ+ representation, it does provide a unique perspective through the protagonist's condition. The protagonist's clairvoyance functions as a neurodivergent or sensory-based experience that drives the entire plot. Ultimately, the film appears to be a narrow study of one man's struggle with fate, without broader social exploration.

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Category Breakdown

Does Volition have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships. The story focuses solely on the protagonist's personal journey.

How does Volition portray gender?

Minimal

The story revolves around a single male character. There is no mention of female characters or challenges to traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Volition?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The film does not feature a non-white majority or actors of different backgrounds in non-traditional roles.

How does Volition represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The plot follows a traditional thriller structure focusing on the individual's actions. It does not critique Western institutions or explore religious themes.

Does Volition include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's ability to foresee events serves as a central plot element. This inclusion offers a baseline for neurodivergent or sensory-based representation.

Present on Screen

  • The protagonist's clairvoyance provides a unique sensory-based narrative driver.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation of diverse genders, races, and LGBTQ+ identities.
  • The narrative focuses heavily on a singular male experience without broader social context.

Official Synopsis

A man afflicted with clairvoyance tries to change his fate when a series of events leads to a vision of his own imminent murder.

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