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The Phenom

The Phenom

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

2016

Not Rated

Director

Noah Buschel

Runtime

88 minutes

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The Phenom is a character-driven drama that focuses on the internal psychological struggle of a rookie pitcher. The narrative follows a conventional arc of professional recovery through psychotherapy. While the film addresses mental health through the lens of 'the yips,' it lacks broader complexity related to multiple aspects of identity. The story appears to be a standard exploration of personal hurdles rather than a subversion of systemic norms. Without specific details on the cast or character backgrounds, the film remains at a neutral baseline for most identity categories.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Phenom have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight sexual orientations or non-cisgender gender identities. There are no narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Phenom portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a professional athlete in a field traditionally dominated by men. It does not offer any visible challenges to gender hierarchies or power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Phenom?

Fair

The setting of professional baseball allows for diverse casting, but the film provides no information on the racial makeup of the cast. There is no evidence of characters of color playing significant roles in driving the story.

How does The Phenom represent religion and culture?

Fair

The focus on psychotherapy suggests a secular approach to resolving conflicts. The narrative lacks evidence of religious dogma or anti-institutional themes.

Does The Phenom include disability representation?

Fair

The plot revolves around 'the yips,' a psychological or neurological impediment. This provides a potential platform for representing invisible mental health challenges.

Present on Screen

  • The central plot provides a meaningful opportunity to explore invisible mental health challenges and psychological impediments.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks explicit markers of complexity related to multiple aspects of identity or intentional systemic subversion.
  • There is no evidence of diverse representation regarding LGBTQ+ identities or racial ability to act.

Official Synopsis

A rookie pitcher undergoes psychotherapy to overcome the yips.

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