
Justine de Sade
1972

Representation Score
Minimal
1968
NRDirector
Jon Martin
Runtime
65 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetNew Showbiz Analysis
A Sweet Sickness is a period drama that examines the exploitation of women within the patriarchal Hollywood studio system. The film's primary strength lies in its focus on gendered power dynamics and the systemic vulnerabilities faced by women in the industry. However, the film lacks depth in representing diverse racial, LGBTQ+, and disability-related perspectives, limiting its broader social commentary.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses solely on heterosexual relationships and does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
The movie centers around a female protagonist who navigates male-dominated hierarchies. While it explores systemic vulnerabilities, it remains unclear if she achieves true ability to act.
The film provides no information about the racial composition of the cast. It does not indicate any departure from the era's likely homogeneous casting.
The story critiques the corruptive nature of the Hollywood entertainment industry. It challenges idealized versions of Western institutional success through a lens of systemic abuse.
There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A young woman gets sexually used and abused by every man she meets while on her way to rising to the top of Hollywood's entertainment industry.

1972

1977

2007

1929

1968

2013

1974

1968
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.