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Dying for the Crown

Name: Dying for the Crown
Director: Sam Irvin
Released: 2018
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2018

TV-14

Director

Sam Irvin

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dying for the Crown is a character-driven psychological thriller that emphasizes female-centric interpersonal conflict. While it shifts focus away from traditional masculine leadership clichés by centering the plot on the rivalry between Isabelle and Andrea, it lacks multi-layered complexity. The narrative operates within standard conventional social and demographic frameworks, providing little systemic critique or diverse representation beyond its gender focus.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dying for the Crown have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a rivalry and family ties without showing any LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

How does Dying for the Crown portray gender?

Fair

The movie centers on female-driven conflict and interpersonal relationships, disrupting traditional male-centric thriller clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dying for the Crown?

Limited

The cast and character names suggest adherence to traditional Western casting norms, with no significant ethnic diversity.

How does Dying for the Crown represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses a traditional Western social framework, focusing on individual morality and personal history without systemic critique.

Does Dying for the Crown include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film challenges traditional male-centric thriller clichés by focusing on female-driven conflict and interpersonal relationships.
It uses a mother-daughter dynamic to create psychological tension and character development.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
The casting and narrative follow traditional Western demographic patterns without significant ethnic diversity.
The story lacks a critique of systemic power, focusing instead on individual social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

When Isabelle Wagner takes the plunge to attend her twenty-year high school reunion with her daughter, Sierra, she comes face to face with her past when she is reunited with her former classmate rival, Andrea Turner. When a seemingly changed Andrea insinuates herself into their lives, Isabelle's world comes crashing down and she soon realizes that twenty years hasn't changed Andrea after all.

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