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Hiding

Name: Hiding
Director: Thomas J. Wright
Released: 2012
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2012

PG-13

Director

Thomas J. Wright

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates primarily as a traditional suspense thriller focused on individual survival and the psychological impact of displacement. Its narrative structure adheres to conventional thriller clichés rather than a project aimed at challenging broader societal structures. While the casting of a young woman of color in an isolated rural setting offers potential for exploring outsider dynamics, the film lacks clear evidence of a progressive ideological stance. The narrative emphasizes external threats such as the Witness Protection Program and a hitman.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hiding have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities. There are no queer storylines or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Hiding portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a female protagonist who navigates a dangerous, high-stakes environment. It is unclear whether the film challenges traditional gender roles or follows typical thriller conventions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hiding?

Fair

The main character, Jo, seems to have a non-Anglo-Saxon background in rural Montana. This could provide a basis for exploring the dynamics of being an outsider, but the specifics of her ethnic identity remain unconfirmed.

How does Hiding represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story contrasts urban New York with rural Montana, focusing on themes of survival and isolation. However, it does not explicitly critique religion or capitalism.

Does Hiding include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health issues as central elements of the plot.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a young woman leading in a high-stakes environment, providing a female perspective.
The protagonist's background offers potential for exploring the dynamics of being an outsider in a homogeneous rural setting.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities.
The story does not appear to address systemic power dynamics or social hierarchies.
There is a lack of depth regarding the protagonist's specific ethnic or cultural identity.

Official Synopsis

New York City teenager Jo (Ana Villafañe) witnesses the gruesome murder of both her parents and is sent to rural Montana as part of the Witness Protection Program. On top of having no cell phone, email or any contact with her past life, plus hiding from a dangerous hitman out to finish her off, Jo must also deal with the drama of being the new kid in the small town's high school (www.tribute.ca).

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