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Pickings

Name: Pickings
Director: Usher Morgan
Released: 2018
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Usher Morgan

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Pickings centers its conflict on a subversion of traditional gender roles. By making a mother the primary antagonist against a male-dominated gang, the film challenges the usual dominance of masculinity and submission of femininity. However, the film’s exploration of overlapping identities is unclear. The absence of information about racial identities and LGBTQ+ representation hinders a thorough assessment of its social impact. Ultimately, the film’s diversity is driven by its central female protagonist, although the supporting cast and broader themes do not provide much additional cultural or identity-based variety.

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Category Breakdown

Does Pickings have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-cisgender identities. It does not address issues related to heterosexual norms.

How does Pickings portray gender?

Fair

The story overturns traditional gender roles by placing a southern mother at the forefront as a strong opponent to a male-dominated gang. This central female character exhibits a dangerous ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Pickings?

Minimal

The setting is in the South, but the racial identities of the characters are not clearly defined. It is unclear if the cast includes specific racial compositions.

How does Pickings represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes personal history and situational ethics rather than institutional or religious ideals. It offers a gritty, localized portrayal of social conflict.

Does Pickings include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film subverts traditional gender roles by centering a powerful female protagonist.
The narrative highlights a female character with a dangerous past, providing a sense of ability to act.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks clear information about the racial and ethnic diversity of the cast.
There is no visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent characters.
The narrative's cultural depth is limited due to a lack of clear institutional or social commentary.

Official Synopsis

When a short-tempered mobster and his gang of thugs try to shake down a neighborhood bar, they're soon confronted with the wrath of its owner - a mysterious southern mother with a dangerous past.

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