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Buried in Barstow

Buried in Barstow

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2022

TV-14

Director

Howard Deutch

Runtime

85 minutes

Average Rating

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Buried in Barstow operates as a typical crime thriller that prioritizes individual survival over social commentary. While it places a woman in a traditionally male-dominated action role, the character's influence is largely defined by traditional maternal duties. The production relies on conventional genre clichés. It features a multi-ethnic cast but lacks the multi-layered depth or systemic critique necessary to go beyond standard genre casting. Ultimately, the film is a character-driven piece about personal history and redemption. It avoids progressive identity exploration in favor of a familiar, localized drama.

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Category Breakdown

Does Buried in Barstow have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. The narrative centers around the protagonist's role as a single mother, emphasizing traditional family dynamics over queer identities.

How does Buried in Barstow portray gender?

Fair

Hazel King provides a strong female lead in a traditionally masculine hitwoman role. While she challenges the stereotype of passive femininity, her motivations remain rooted in conventional maternal duties.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Buried in Barstow?

Fair

The cast includes actors of various ethnicities, suggesting some diversity. However, the plot does not specifically highlight multi-layered or non-Anglo-Saxon dynamics.

How does Buried in Barstow represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story adheres to traditional Western themes centered on personal morality and individual redemption. It does not incorporate any overt secularist or anti-Western agendas, focusing instead on the sanctity of family bonds.

Does Buried in Barstow include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not use neurodivergence or physical accessibility as part of its narrative arcs.

Present on Screen

  • Features a strong female protagonist in a traditionally male-dominated action role.
  • Includes a diverse cast within the production.
  • Provides a clear, character-driven narrative focused on individual ability to act.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight storylines.
  • Does not engage with disability, neurodivergence, or physical accessibility.
  • Fails to explore multi-layered dynamics or systemic social critiques.

Official Synopsis

Hazel King is a single mother determined to shield her daughter from the life she once had as a hit woman while defending and protecting those who can't protect themselves. Her dark past comes back to haunt her, despite her desire for a quiet life in Barstow.

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