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Stasis

Name: Stasis
Director: Nicole Jones-Dion
Released: 2017
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

5.5/10

Fair

2017

Not Rated

Director

Nicole Jones-Dion

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Stasis revolves around a woman's struggle to reclaim her identity after her body and identity are taken by a time traveler. The film uses science fiction to explore the self, emphasizing the importance of intellectual empowerment for women. While the themes of identity fluidity and social invisibility support progressive storytelling, the lack of explicit representation limits the diversity profile. The film primarily focuses on thematic exploration of displacement and instability within a systemic framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Stasis have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film explores identity changes through a body-swapping device. There are no clear examples of LGBTQ characters or same-sex relationships.

How does Stasis portray gender?

Good

Ava is a strong female character fighting to regain control over her body. The story highlights her intelligence and persistence over traditional action roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Stasis?

Minimal

The movie does not provide specific information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast or characters.

How does Stasis represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses science fiction to question the stability of historical events and established truths. It suggests doubt about the permanence of timelines.

Does Stasis include disability representation?

Limited

Ava’s status as a 'virtual ghost' reflects feelings of social isolation or hidden disabilities. This theme is used metaphorically rather than shown literally.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a strong female character who fights for her autonomy using intellect.
The idea of a 'virtual ghost' offers a powerful metaphor for social isolation and invisibility.
The plot questions the stability of historical events and established truths.

Limited or Absent

The film does not include clear representations of LGBTQ identities or relationships.
There is no specific information about the racial or ethnic diversity of the characters.
Metaphors related to disability remain subtextual rather than being explicitly portrayed.

Official Synopsis

After a night out of partying and left behind by her friends, Ava wakes up and sneaks back home only to find that she's already safe in bed. But that's not Ava - it's someone who looks just like her. A time-traveling fugitive has stolen Ava's body, her identity, and her life. What's more -- she's not alone. There are others, hiding in the past, secretly living among us, plotting to alter the future. Without her body, Ava is a virtual ghost, silent and invisible to the world. And, so far as she knows, she's the only one who can stop them and put the timeline back on course.

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