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As Far As The Eye Can See

Name: As Far As The Eye Can See
Director: David Franklin
Released: 2016
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2016

TV-14

Director

David Franklin

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

As Far As The Eye Can See is a conventional character study that emphasizes individual themes of regret and change. The narrative is centered on a singular, non-underrepresented protagonist named Jack Ridge, limiting the scope for storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The film lacks visible evidence of diverse representation or the subversion of traditional social hierarchies. Instead, it follows a traditional dramatic structure centered on a former piano prodigy facing personal stagnation. Because the focus remains on a singular character's psychological journey, the film misses opportunities to explore broader systemic or identity-driven narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does As Far As The Eye Can See have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The plot focuses solely on the protagonist's personal struggles.

How does As Far As The Eye Can See portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist who experiences a decline in status. While it avoids the typical invincible hero cliché by showing vulnerability, there are no female characters or gender subversion.

How racially and ethnically diverse is As Far As The Eye Can See?

Limited

The narrative centers on a single character in a rural setting. There is no indication of a multicultural environment or a diverse supporting cast.

How does As Far As The Eye Can See represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores themes of nostalgia and the deterioration of traditional lifestyles. It seems to be a standard character drama rather than a critique of cultural institutions.

Does As Far As The Eye Can See include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no explicit mention of physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions. The protagonist's internal struggles are not framed through the lens of disability.

Present on Screen

The film avoids the typical cliché of the invincible masculine hero by showing the protagonist's vulnerability.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks a diverse cast or multicultural environment.
There are no visible representations of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
The story does not explicitly engage with disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Jack Ridge is a former piano prodigy living on a farm he has let go to seed. He's living in the past, but the future is coming for him.

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