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Fingers

Name: Fingers
Director: Juan Ortiz
Released: 2019
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2019

Director

Juan Ortiz

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Fingers explores the tension between societal expectations and physical reality. By focusing on a character's response to a missing finger, the film critiques the pressure to conform to certain aesthetic norms. The narrative's strength lies in its ability to challenge conventional views of bodily completeness. It shifts the focus from a typical workplace setting to one where a protagonist's psychological obsession with perfection drives the plot. However, the film remains silent on issues related to racial and LGBTQ+ identities, limiting its scope of representation to a singular focus on physical differences.

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Category Breakdown

Does Fingers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly address LGBTQ+ identities or dynamics. There is no mention of specific sexual orientations or non-straight relationships.

How does Fingers portray gender?

Fair

Amanda plays a central role in driving the plot through her unique perspective and actions, challenging traditional views of women in the workplace.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Fingers?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters, making it impossible to assess racial diversity.

How does Fingers represent religion and culture?

Good

The story highlights the tension between societal ideals of uniformity and the reality of human bodies. It critiques cultural norms that emphasize physical perfection.

Does Fingers include disability representation?

Good

Walter's missing finger is a central element of the story, highlighting physical differences and using them as a key driver of the narrative conflict.

Present on Screen

The film centers a character with a physical impairment, providing meaningful representation of physical variance.
Amanda's strong presence and actions challenge traditional views of women in the workplace.
The story effectively critiques societal pressures for physical perfection and uniformity.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks information about racial and ethnic backgrounds, limiting its diversity.
There is no explicit mention of LGBTQ+ identities or dynamics.
The narrative focuses heavily on a single type of physical difference.

Official Synopsis

Amanda has an issue with other people's physical imperfections. Hell breaks loose when Walter, a co-worker of hers, shows up to work with a pinky missing from his hand.

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