Butterfly on the Shoulder
1978
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Jigsaw
Representation Score
2.4/10
Limited
1968
ApprovedDirector
James Goldstone
Runtime
97 minutes
Average Rating
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Jigsaw is a psychological thriller that emphasizes a narrow, male-dominated perspective. The narrative focuses on the instability of memory and the fragmentation of reality after LSD ingestion, but this intellectual exploration does not translate into social diversity. The film's casting and character dynamics reinforce the homogeneous social environments typical of mid-century Western thrillers. It relies on traditional hierarchies and lacks the intentionality needed to disrupt conventional social structures. While the film avoids harmful stereotypes and explores complex themes of subjective truth, it remains a product of its time, offering little in the way of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
Category Breakdown
Does Jigsaw have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It follows the straight-centered social structures typical of late-1960s studio productions.
How does Jigsaw portray gender?
The film centers on a traditional gender hierarchy, emphasizing a masculine power struggle. Female characters have limited influence in the central conflict between the psychiatrist and the patient.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Jigsaw?
The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the era's casting norms. The film does not intentionally include diverse characters with meaningful roles.
How does Jigsaw represent religion and culture?
The narrative examines moral relativism and the subjectivity of truth. However, it does not actively critique Western institutions, capitalism, or organized religion.
Does Jigsaw include disability representation?
Psychiatric settings and altered states of consciousness drive the plot. These elements serve as mystery devices rather than nuanced portrayals of mental health experiences.
Present on Screen
- Explores themes of moral relativism and the subjectivity of truth
- Avoids using 'inspiration porn' in its depiction of psychological states
- Does not actively promote harmful racial stereotypes
Limited or Absent
- Lacks meaningful roles for female characters and people of color
- Uses neurodivergence primarily as a plot device for mystery
- Does not challenge or critique systemic power or Western institutions
Official Synopsis
After inadvertently ingesting some sugar laced with LSD, a man wakes up with amnesia and in the middle of a murder plot.
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