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Cleaverville

Name: Cleaverville
Director: Jorge Montesi
Released: 2007
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2007

PG-13

Director

Jorge Montesi

Runtime

95 minutes

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Cleaverville focuses on a strong female protagonist who drives the criminal narrative, subverting traditional gender roles. However, the film's diversity is limited due to a lack of information about racial, ethnic, and disability representation. The narrative explores moral ambiguity and maternal conflict but does not provide specific markers for LGBTQ+ representation or diverse cultural identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cleaverville have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicitly LGBTQ+ characters or stories focusing on non-cisgender identities. The plot revolves around maternal and family bonds without featuring any queer characters.

How does Cleaverville portray gender?

Good

A female character leads the plot as a career criminal, challenging stereotypes of passive women. The story delves into the tension between her independence and her maternal instincts.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cleaverville?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. The setting and character backgrounds remain unstated.

How does Cleaverville represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story looks at moral complexity through the lens of an outlaw, examining the clash between personal survival and traditional family structures.

Does Cleaverville include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film features a powerful female lead who actively shapes the criminal storyline.
It tackles complex themes of moral ambiguity and situational ethics.
The story avoids traditional stereotypes of passive women by highlighting a career criminal.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or plot points centered on queer identities.
There is no information about the racial or ethnic diversity of the cast.
The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A life-time criminal is on the run after completing a diamond theft gone wrong. She seeks her mother's help in staying on the run and resist the urge to reconnect with her daughter.

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