
Resting Place
1986

Representation Score
Fair
1973
RDirector
Greydon Clark
Runtime
82 minutes
Average Rating
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The Bad Bunch primarily serves as a gritty exploration of racial tension and post-war disillusionment. It effectively uses a cross-racial encounter to delve into the complexities of 1970s urban life and the aftermath of the Vietnam War. However, its impact is constrained by a narrow focus on certain demographics. The narrative structure heavily relies on traditional masculine roles and fails to provide meaningful representation for women, LGBTQ+ individuals, or those with disabilities.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The narrative focuses solely on racial and veteran-related themes.
The story centers around a male protagonist in a male-dominated setting. It follows traditional masculine roles like the drifter or soldier without delving into female empowerment.
The film highlights racial dynamics by placing a white character in a predominantly Black urban environment. This interaction between races drives the plot and examines post-Vietnam social integration.
The narrative critiques the systemic impacts of the Vietnam War and institutional failures. It portrays the ghetto as a place of intense social conflict rather than an idealized community.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. The focus remains on socio-political tensions rather than neurodiversity or physical disabilities.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A white ex-GI goes to a black ghetto to deliver a letter from his buddy, a black soldier who died in Vietnam. When he arrives there he encounters hostility and trouble from all sides.

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