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97 Minutes

97 Minutes

Representation Score

5.6/10

Fair

2023

Director

Timo Vuorensola

Runtime

93 minutes

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97 Minutes operates as a high-tension thriller that diversifies the typical image of intelligence officials. By focusing on Toyin, a actively leading female lead of color, the film challenges conventional gender and racial hierarchies in the genre. While the film effectively empowers its female characters, it remains focused on the hijacking crisis rather than broader social or identity issues. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its subversion of the male-dominated command center, but it lacks representation for LGBTQ+ or disability issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does 97 Minutes have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The storyline focuses solely on the hijacking crisis.

How does 97 Minutes portray gender?

Good

Deputy Toyin plays a key role in resisting institutional authority. This elevates the role of women and challenges the traditional dominance of men in command centers.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 97 Minutes?

Good

Including Toyin as a central figure highlights a more diverse leadership tier. This contrasts with the typically homogeneous portrayal of intelligence officials in action movies.

How does 97 Minutes represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines the tension between strict state protocols and personal moral decisions. It highlights the conflict between rigid institutional logic and the nuanced actions of individuals.

Does 97 Minutes include disability representation?

Minimal

No visible or invisible disabilities are shown among the main characters in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Features a strong female lead who challenges institutional authority.
  • Highlights a more diverse leadership tier compared to traditional portrayals.
  • Subverts traditional gender hierarchies in high-stakes command settings.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include representation for LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
  • Does not feature any visible or invisible disability among the characters.
  • Maintains a narrow focus, prioritizing genre clichés over broader social diversity.

Official Synopsis

A hijacked 767 will crash in just 97 minutes when its fuel runs out. Against the strong will of NSA Deputy Toyin, NSA Director Hawkins prepares to have the plane shot down before it does any catastrophic damage on the ground, leaving the fate of the innocent passengers in the hands of Tyler, one of the alleged hijackers on board who is an undercover Interpol agent - or is he?

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