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Fleshburn

Fleshburn

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

1984

R

Director

George Gage

Runtime

90 minutes

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Fleshburn is a psychological thriller that highlights the conflict between personal moral beliefs and institutional authority. The film explores the tension between individual conscience and state control. However, the diversity in the film is limited, focusing primarily on a homogeneous cast and a singular psychological struggle. The portrayal of mental health issues may rely on a simplistic plot device rather than a nuanced exploration.

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Category Breakdown

Does Fleshburn have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor does it depict same-sex relationships. There are no storylines that address gender identity.

How does Fleshburn portray gender?

Fair

The main character is a male protagonist surrounded by professional colleagues. Although the gender of the psychiatrists is not specified, the absence of strong female leadership roles limits the diversity of gender representation.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Fleshburn?

Minimal

The film features a predominantly white cast with no indication of diverse racial backgrounds or cultural differences among characters.

How does Fleshburn represent religion and culture?

Good

The protagonist's decision to leave the military is driven by personal spiritual beliefs, challenging the traditional military hierarchy and social norms.

Does Fleshburn include disability representation?

Fair

The film addresses mental health through a psychiatric evaluation of the protagonist. However, it may use neurodivergence as a simple plot device rather than a detailed exploration of the condition.

Present on Screen

  • The film provides a powerful critique of institutional authority and social control.
  • It emphasizes individual choice and personal morality over state mandates.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation of diverse racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ identities.
  • The depiction of mental health conditions may be overly simplified.

Official Synopsis

A soldier who deserted because of spiritual beliefs was tried and evaluated by four psychiatrists, and they all concluded that he was unable to distinguish right from wrong, so he was sentenced to a mental hospital. One day, he escapes and kidnaps them and leaves them all in the middle of the desert.

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