
A Highly Committed Film
1980
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Representation Score
Limited
1975
Director
Robert Swarthe
Runtime
8 minutes
Average Rating
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Kick Me is an experimental animated film that focuses on abstract movements rather than character development. Since the subject is just a pair of red legs, the film operates outside the usual representations of identity. By removing the human form, the film avoids traditional social hierarchies. While this prevents the reinforcement of gendered or racial stereotypes, it also means the film doesn't engage with meaningful demographic representation. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its non-conformist expression, which replaces traditional social narratives with surrealist, non-humanoid abstraction.
Category Breakdown
The film doesn't show clear signs of gender identity or sexual orientation. By focusing on abstracted legs, it avoids typical gender norms without engaging with LGBTQ themes.
By removing the human form, the film avoids traditional gender roles. This abstraction prevents the usual reinforcement of masculine or feminine stereotypes.
The film uses a non-human, non-anthropomorphic subject. This avoids racial stereotypes but doesn't include diverse human identities or non-human metaphors for ethnic diversity.
The film follows a surreal approach. By avoiding social institutions like family or religion, it presents a void of traditional Western moral frameworks.
There is no indication of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this abstract animation.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
An Oscar Nominated short film about the adventures of a red pair of legs. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.

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