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Arizona

Name: Arizona
Director: Jonathan Watson
Released: 2018
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2018

Director

Jonathan Watson

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Arizona is primarily a character-driven thriller focused on economic hardship. The film successfully provides a female lead who play a significant role in driving the story during a personal and professional crisis. However, the narrative lacks complexity in addressing diverse identities or systemic social issues. Without more information on the supporting cast, the film appears to follow a conventional thriller structure.

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Category Breakdown

Does Arizona have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly feature LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The story centers around a single mother in a traditional family setting.

How does Arizona portray gender?

Fair

Cassie Fowler is a strong female protagonist who drives the plot forward. She avoids the stereotype of being a passive victim, but the film's impact on gender roles is unclear.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Arizona?

Limited

The narrative does not provide specific details about the racial makeup of the cast. It is uncertain if characters of color are included or given significant roles.

How does Arizona represent religion and culture?

Fair

The setting critiques the 2009 housing crisis and the fragility of the American Dream. However, the film prioritizes individual survival over broader institutional critiques.

Does Arizona include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the provided narrative context.

Present on Screen

The film features a strong female protagonist who drives the plot forward, avoiding the passive victim stereotype.
The setting offers a realistic critique of capitalist instability and the American Dream during the 2009 housing crisis.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.
There is no clear evidence of racial diversity or the inclusion of characters of color with significant roles.
The film does not include characters representing various disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Set in the midst of the 2009 housing crisis, the life of Cassie Fowler, a single mother and struggling realtor, goes off the rails when she witnesses a murder.

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