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Still Here

Name: Still Here
Director: Vlad Feier
Released: 2020
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2020

Director

Vlad Feier

Runtime

99 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Still Here is a character-driven drama that uses a missing person case to explore professional ethics. While racial identity is a core driver of the plot, the narrative structure remains somewhat conventional. The protagonist's journey from negligence to accountability provides the primary momentum. However, the story lacks multi-layered depth, focusing heavily on a singular male protagonist's perspective.

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Category Breakdown

Does Still Here have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or discuss non-cisgender identities. There is no exploration of stories related to the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Still Here portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist, Christian Baker. Although the victim is female, the narrative ability to act is centered on the male character, indicating a traditional gender dynamic.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Still Here?

Good

Racial identity is central to the drama through the disappearance of an African-American girl, placing racial dynamics at the heart of the story’s conflict.

How does Still Here represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores journalistic responsibility and institutional accountability, moving from professional negligence to a pursuit of justice and truth.

Does Still Here include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in this work.

Present on Screen

The central plot involving an African-American child ensures racial identity is a meaningful narrative driver.
The film engages with themes of systemic indifference and the pursuit of restorative justice.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on a traditional framework where the female victim remains a passive subject of the plot.
The story lacks multi-layered depth, focusing heavily on a singular male protagonist's perspective.

Official Synopsis

Christian Baker, a young New York journalist from The Chronicle, gets assigned to a social story about the disappearance of Monique Watson, a 12 years old African-American girl from Brooklyn. Trying to get the assignment behind, he quickly and poorly researches the story and goes with the first lead. This brings down a series of pains. Christian with guilt decides to finally do his work properly finding himself in a race against time to help the family find the girl

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