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Si

Si

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2020

TV-MA

Director

Thomas Percy Kim

Runtime

10 minutes

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Si excels by centering an Asian-American protagonist, providing a meaningful disruption of traditional coming-of-age narratives. However, the film remains limited in its breadth of representation, focusing on a traditional male-centric sports environment without addressing gender subversion or LGBTQ+ identities. Ultimately, the work offers a targeted exploration of identity and microaggressions rather than a broad survey of diverse social groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does Si have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or identities. The protagonist's internal journey may hint at subtext, but there are no specific queer narratives.

How does Si portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist in a varsity baseball setting. There is no portrayal of non-traditional masculinity or subverted gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Si?

Excellent

The film stands out by centering an Asian-American protagonist. It breaks traditional casting norms by highlighting the lived experiences of a person of color.

How does Si represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative explores the complexities of social assimilation and microaggressions. It critiques systemic social dynamics through the protagonist's interactions with seemingly innocent jokes.

Does Si include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Strong focus on an Asian-American protagonist.
  • Effective disruption of Anglo-centric coming-of-age narratives.
  • Nuanced exploration of social assimilation and microaggressions.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or queer narratives.
  • Absence of gender subversion or non-traditional masculinity.
  • No visible or invisible disability representation.

Official Synopsis

After a varsity baseball game, an Asian-American boy navigates his day through seemingly innocent jokes and play.

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