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The Light

Name: The Light
Director: Zack Inglis
Released: 2019
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Zack Inglis

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Light functions as a localized, genre-driven thriller that relies heavily on conventional suspense clichés. The narrative structure focuses on a specific protagonist and his immediate social circle facing a mysterious criminal threat, prioritizing traditional conflict over social deconstruction. Because the story adheres to standard thriller structures, it lacks visible indicators of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The film does not appear to intentionally disrupt established social or cultural hierarchies, instead favoring a familiar struggle for community stability. Ultimately, the film presents a narrow view of its world, focusing on a singular hero's journey without expanding into diverse identity-driven storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Light have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. There are no narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Light portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male protagonist named Ben Wakeley, following a traditional hero-centric storyline. There are no indications of non-traditional gender roles or the subversion of gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Light?

Fair

Set in Kalgoorlie, the narrative does not explicitly mention multi-ethnic character dynamics. The cast does not appear to feature actors from different racial backgrounds.

How does The Light represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot focuses on survival and protecting the family unit against a criminal group. It lacks themes that would disrupt conventional Western narrative expectations or social hierarchies.

Does The Light include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication that neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions are integrated into the character arcs or used as central narrative elements.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, localized setting in Kalgoorlie that grounds the thriller's tension.
The narrative maintains a focused, character-driven arc centered on Ben Wakeley's survival.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, missing opportunities to include diverse identities or non-traditional roles.
The reliance on conventional genre clichés limits the exploration of complex social or cultural dynamics.
There is a notable absence of disability representation or neurodivergent character perspectives.

Official Synopsis

In small town Kalgoorlie, teenager Ben Wakeley and his loved ones are pushed to their limits. Taunted by a mysterious criminal group, things get violent fast.

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