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Roach

Name: Roach
Director: Trent A Johnson
Released: 2019
Duration: 73 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2019

TV-MA

Director

Trent A Johnson

Runtime

73 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Roach is a character-driven film that delves into the psychological and social erosion of its protagonist, Ronald. Using the horror genre, it explores themes such as personal loss, economic instability, and the dissolution of identity. The narrative primarily focuses on an individual's crisis rather than a broader exploration of diverse identities. It centers on the dismantling of a traditional life path through the perspective of a man losing his social standing. Since the film lacks specific data on the cast's demographics and identity-focused storylines, the representation remains centered on a general exploration of the human condition within a genre context.

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Category Breakdown

Does Roach have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or narratives related to LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Roach portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a man's loss of dignity and his wife, highlighting traditional gender roles. It emphasizes masculine concerns about employment and provider status.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Roach?

Minimal

The film does not provide specific details about the racial makeup of the cast. There is no information on the ethnic backgrounds of the characters.

How does Roach represent religion and culture?

Fair

The movie critiques the fragility of middle-class stability and the breakdown of traditional social structures like steady employment and the nuclear family.

Does Roach include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any physical or cognitive disabilities. While it explores psychological distress, there is no specific documentation of mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

Examines the fragility of middle-class stability and traditional social institutions.
Employs genre clichés to explore the psychological impact of personal and economic loss.

Limited or Absent

Does not provide explicit detail about racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation.
Focuses on traditional masculine anxieties without challenging gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Ronald, "Ro" to those closest to him, has lost his job, his wife, his dignity.

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