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Blindsided: The Game

Name: Blindsided: The Game
Director: Clayton J. Barber
Released: 2018
Duration: 46 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2018

Director

Clayton J. Barber

Runtime

46 minutes

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Blindsided: The Game is an action-comedy that uses the 'capable underdog' cliché. The protagonist's disability serves as a plot driver, offering a positive portrayal of a character with significant influence. However, the narrative structure adheres to traditional storytelling methods without critiquing broader social or cultural issues. While the film includes diverse casting in supporting roles, such as an actor of Asian descent, the overall narrative remains centered on traditional character dynamics. It does not go beyond established clichés to provide a deeper critique of societal hierarchies or cultural frameworks.

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Category Breakdown

Does Blindsided: The Game have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of non-straight or non-cisgender identities. Character interactions follow typical heterosexual norms.

How does Blindsided: The Game portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist and antagonist. There is no indication of women having significant roles or challenging traditional masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Blindsided: The Game?

Fair

Roger Yuan's casting as the grocer Gordon adds ethnic diversity to the supporting roles. However, the story does not explicitly address racial power dynamics.

How does Blindsided: The Game represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot follows a traditional protector archetype centered on community safety. It does not critique Western institutions or non-traditional cultural frameworks.

Does Blindsided: The Game include disability representation?

Fair

The film features a blind protagonist who drives the story with significant involvement. His visual impairment is a key element of the plot.

Present on Screen

The film offers meaningful disability representation through a blind protagonist with significant involvement.
Supporting cast diversity is evident through the inclusion of actors of Asian descent.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight perspectives.
The story adheres to traditional gender roles and does not elevate women's ability to drive the story.
The plot follows conventional moral frameworks without exploring deeper cultural or systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

After blind man Walter Cooke (Eric Jacobus) prevents a local gang from shaking down his local grocer Gordon (Roger Yuan), Walter must reckon with the gang's boss Sal (Joe Bucaro). The stakes are high, but Walter's got an ace up his sleeve.

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