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And Then I Go

Name: And Then I Go
Director: Vincent Grashaw
Released: 2017
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2017

Not Rated

Director

Vincent Grashaw

Runtime

92 minutes

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And Then I Go is a gritty neo-Western drama that prioritizes atmospheric tension over demographic breadth. The film's strength lies in its cultural critique, using a decaying rural setting to challenge the stability of traditional American institutions and morality. However, the film is demographically narrow, with a narrative centered on male-driven conflict and a predominantly white cast, leaving little room for diverse perspectives or varied identities. Ultimately, while the film offers a complex look at systemic failure and social alienation, it lacks significant representation across gender, race, and LGBTQ+ spectrums.

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Category Breakdown

Does And Then I Go have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex relationships. There is no exploration of non-cisgender identities either.

How does And Then I Go portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around male characters and their interactions. It emphasizes male vulnerability and traditional masculine hierarchies of violence, without giving much ability to act to female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is And Then I Go?

Limited

The cast is mostly white, representing a small, rural American town. The film does not use diverse casting to challenge historical norms.

How does And Then I Go represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques small-town Americana by showing institutions as places of decay. It challenges traditional morality by framing transgressions as responses to systemic neglect.

Does And Then I Go include disability representation?

Minimal

Edwin’s high anxiety and alienation drive his isolation, but these traits are not explored as central to his identity. There is no visible representation of physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers a sophisticated deconstruction of small-town Americana and traditional Western ideals.
Provides a complex look at how systemic neglect and environmental decay drive anti-social behavior.

Limited or Absent

Lacks gender diversity, particularly regarding women's ability to drive the story and challenging masculine hierarchies.
Features a homogenous cast that lacks racial and ethnic variety.
Provides minimal representation for LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent experiences beyond basic social alienation.

Official Synopsis

In the cruel world of junior high, Edwin suffers in a state of anxiety and alienation alongside his only friend, Flake. Misunderstood by their families and demoralized at school daily, their fury simmers quietly until an idea for vengeance offers them a terrifying release.

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