
Extreme Close-Up
1973

Representation Score
Fair
2002
Not RatedDirector
Tim Hunter
Runtime
100 minutes
Average Rating
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The film is a specialized psychological drama that prioritizes individual pathology over systemic issues. It focuses on the boundaries of privacy and mental stability within a traditional social framework. While the film offers a nuanced look at women's ability to drive the story, it lacks the intentional demographic breadth or systemic critique necessary for a higher score. The narrative architecture remains rooted in a conventional, localized American setting. Ultimately, the work functions more as a character study of a specific crime than a tool for social or progressive representation.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on a traditional family setting without any representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The story centers on a female protagonist whose actions and decisions drive the plot. It explores a woman navigating psychological instability and sexual ability to act.
The film depicts a homogeneous social environment typical of true-crime biographies. There is no significant racial diversity or casting to challenge historical norms.
The narrative focuses on individual deviance and the breakdown of privacy. It serves as a cautionary tale about legal and psychological consequences.
The film explores neurodivergence and mental health through depictions of obsession. It provides ability to act to the central figure by examining internal motivations behind psychological compulsions.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A Louisiana woman discovers that a trusted neighbor has installed video surveillance equipment in her home to spy on her family. As a result, the real-life Wilson lobbied for a 1999 state law passed in nine other states since making video voyeurism a felony.

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