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Twelve

Name: Twelve
Director: Joel Schumacher
Released: 2010
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2010

Director

Joel Schumacher

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Twelve is a psychological study of group dynamics that benefits from its intentionally diverse cast. By bringing together a varied group of boys, the film breaks the mold of typical legal dramas and uses racial diversity to explore perceptions of truth. However, the film limits its exploration of identity to males only. It does not represent women or LGBTQ+ individuals, creating a narrow social world that overlooks broader human experiences. Ultimately, the film prioritizes depth in specific areas over a broad spectrum of identities. Despite lacking gender and LGBTQ+ diversity, it offers a nuanced look at justice through the lens of race and class.

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Category Breakdown

Does Twelve have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses entirely on a male-dominated adolescent group. It does not depict any non-traditional gender identities or queer stories.

How does Twelve portray gender?

Limited

The cast consists only of boys, emphasizing aggressive bonding and traditional masculinity. It does not challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Twelve?

Good

The film includes a mix of Black, Hispanic, and White actors. This diversity helps explore how different life experiences affect views on justice.

How does Twelve represent religion and culture?

Good

The story highlights moral relativism and the subjectivity of judgment. It questions established institutions and acknowledges the fallibility of human judgment.

Does Twelve include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities that significantly impact the plot.

Present on Screen

The film features a diverse cast representing various socioeconomic and racial backgrounds.
It uses diversity to explore how different life experiences shape perceptions of justice.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any representation of women or non-binary identities.
There are no LGBTQ+ characters or queer narratives in the film.
The story does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A young drug dealer watches as his high-rolling life is dismantled in the wake of his cousin's murder, which sees his best friend arrested for the crime.

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