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The Citizen
Representation Score
5.7/10
Fair
2012
PG-13Director
Sam Kadi
Runtime
99 minutes
Average Rating
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The Citizen shifts the perspective of a major historical event, moving away from Western-centric storytelling. By placing a Middle Eastern immigrant at the center of the post-9/11 landscape, the film provides a platform for ethnic ability to act and cultural critique. However, the film's diversity is limited. The focus on a singular male protagonist and the absence of LGBTQ+ or disability representation suggest a traditional dramatic framework that prioritizes geopolitical identity over broader multi-layered visibility.
Category Breakdown
Does The Citizen have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge straight-centered assumptions. The story primarily focuses on the experiences of immigrants and geopolitical trauma.
How does The Citizen portray gender?
The narrative centers around a male protagonist's struggle against systemic forces. There is no evidence of challenging traditional gender hierarchies or portraying non-traditional masculinity.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Citizen?
The film disrupts Hollywood clichés by centering a Middle Eastern protagonist. Ibrahim Jarrah provides significant representation of a underrepresented identity within a high-stakes historical context.
How does The Citizen represent religion and culture?
The story explores the tension between individual identity and Western geopolitical narratives. It critiques how social structures affect outsiders in the aftermath of 9/11.
Does The Citizen include disability representation?
There is no documented evidence regarding the portrayal of physical, mental, or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.
Present on Screen
- Centers a Middle Eastern protagonist to disrupt conventional Western-centric historical drama clichés.
- Provides significant representation for underrepresented ethnic identities within a high-stakes historical context.
- Offers a nuanced critique of how Western institutions impact displaced individuals.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or narratives that challenge straight-centered assumptions.
- Focuses on a male-driven struggle, limiting gender diversity and subversion of traditional masculinity.
- Does not provide representation for physical, mental, or neurodivergent disabilities.
Official Synopsis
Yearning to leave behind his life of misfortune in the Middle East, Ibrahim Jarrah wins the U.S. Green Card Lottery for a chance to become an American citizen. Ibrahim lands in New York City the day before 9/11…and the events of the September terrorist attacks forever shape the struggles he faces on his journey to capture the American dream.
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