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Haze

Name: Haze
Director: David Burkman
Released: 2017
Duration: 106 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2017

TV-MA

Director

David Burkman

Runtime

106 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Haze functions as a character-driven drama that examines the friction between institutional traditions and individual morality. The plot centers on the tension between the desire for fraternal belonging and the ethical necessity of systemic reform following a death. The film's strength lies in its potential to challenge established social rituals. By framing the narrative around an anti-hazing crusade, it prioritizes accountability over the uncritical preservation of harmful collegiate norms. However, the film lacks specific details regarding racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation. The focus remains heavily on male-dominated social structures and traditional Western institutional critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Haze have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. There is no information about how the story addresses the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Haze portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on male-dominated fraternity spaces and brotherly dynamics. It explores the disruption of traditional masculine roles through an anti-hazing campaign.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Haze?

Minimal

The racial makeup of the cast is unspecified. While set in a modern American college, no specific ethnic representation is confirmed.

How does Haze represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques Western collegiate traditions and the fraternity system. It challenges the normalization of harmful institutional rituals and the concept of brotherhood.

Does Haze include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health challenges. No disability-related themes are present in the synopsis.

Present on Screen

Challenges harmful institutional traditions and the normalization of ritualized aggression within collegiate social structures.
Explores complex moral themes regarding individual control over actions versus the pressure of communal belonging.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds within the known narrative.
Provides no visible engagement with disability representation or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

In the aftermath of a brutal hazing death, a college freshman's desire to join a fraternity is threatened when his older brother launches an anti-hazing crusade.

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