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The Documentary

Name: The Documentary
Director: Walter Moise
Released: 2017
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2017

Director

Walter Moise

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film is a narrow, genre-specific thriller that prioritizes high-tension conflict over complex character development. The found-footage format and isolated plot structure limit the scope for broad demographic representation. While Christine Nguyen's inclusion provides some racial diversity, the narrative remains focused on a singular, predatory relationship. This focus prevents the exploration of diverse social identities or systemic critiques. Ultimately, the film does not appear to intentionally disrupt social hierarchies. It functions as a standard horror piece aimed at psychological terror rather than progressive social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Documentary have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The plot revolves around a predatory relationship, leaving queer identities unexplored.

How does The Documentary portray gender?

Fair

Sandra, the female protagonist, is central to the psychological game. However, the found-footage horror style often places women in vulnerable positions without challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Documentary?

Fair

Christine Nguyen's inclusion in the cast adds some racial diversity. However, the film does not extensively explore broader social or racial contexts.

How does The Documentary represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative focuses on individual psychological terror and deception, without critiquing Western institutions, capitalism, or organized religion.

Does The Documentary include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no discussion of neurodivergence or chronic health conditions in the cast or synopsis.

Present on Screen

The cast includes Christine Nguyen, adding some racial diversity.
The film centers a female protagonist in the narrative.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives.
The plot relies on traditional horror clichés that often place women in vulnerable positions.
The film does not engage with systemic, cultural, or sociopolitical themes.

Official Synopsis

D. stalks Sandra but she doesn't know it. She does think that D. is a documentary filmmaker having her be in film about conquering fear. Little does she know that D. is not who he claims to be, and far worse.

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