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Madelines

Name: Madelines
Director: Jason Richard Miller
Released: 2022
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

4.6/10

Fair

2022

Director

Jason Richard Miller

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Madeline serves as a character-driven indie exploration of identity through a speculative science fiction lens. The film's primary strength lies in its potential to challenge traditional gender roles by centering a woman in a scientific breakthrough. However, the production lacks specific data regarding racial, LGBTQ+, or disability representation. This absence of detailed character information prevents the film from achieving a higher score for addressing multiple aspects of diversity. Ultimately, the work appears to prioritize genre-based temporal mechanics over documented social advocacy, making its broader social impact speculative.

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Category Breakdown

Does Madelines have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not provide any explicit information about the sexual orientation or gender identity of Madeline or Owen. Although the concept of time duplication could symbolize fluid identities, there are no specific depictions confirming this.

How does Madelines portray gender?

Fair

Madeline is a female protagonist who drives a scientific discovery, shifting the focus away from traditional male-centric narratives. However, Owen's collaborative role helps maintain a more balanced gender dynamic.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Madelines?

Limited

The film does not offer any details about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters. Without specific information, the film cannot be verified for diverse racial representation.

How does Madelines represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges the idea of a stable self and reality by focusing on fragmented identity. The indie entrepreneur setting highlights grassroots ability to act over established institutional power.

Does Madelines include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence within the provided context to indicate the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film challenges traditional gender roles by placing a female entrepreneur at the center of a scientific discovery.
The narrative explores complex themes of identity fragmentation and the deconstruction of a fixed, objective existence.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks specific information about the racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities of its characters.
There is no documented representation of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Working in their garage, indie entrepreneurs Madeline and Owen discover the secret of time travel. There's only one hitch: a bug in the code creates a new copy of Madeline at the same time every day.

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