
Night of the Juggler
1980

Representation Score
Minimal
1986
PGDirector
Robert Butler
Runtime
97 minutes
Average Rating
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Long Time Gone is a period drama set in the 1950s that adheres to the social norms of that era. The story focuses on a traditional father-son relationship and keeps the emphasis on a white, male-centric perspective. The film does not engage with diverse identities, offering no representation for LGBTQ+ individuals or characters with disabilities. Instead, it reinforces conventional social hierarchies and traditional family structures. Overall, the film prioritizes historical accuracy and traditional family values over any meaningful challenge to gender, race, or cultural norms.
Category Breakdown
The film follows a traditional focus on straight relationships and does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or narratives that question societal norms.
The story revolves around a male private investigator and his interactions with other men. Women are mostly seen in domestic roles, and there is little evidence of women having significant influence or challenging power dynamics.
Set in the 1950s American South, the cast is mainly white. The narrative centers on a white family unit where characters of color have limited roles and influence.
The film emphasizes traditional family values and Western culture. It does not challenge established social, secular, or religious institutions.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities that play a significant role in the story. Characters with disabilities are not used as plot devices.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A "world-class screw-up" private eye finds his world and his attention changed when he is reunited with his estranged 11-year old son.

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