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Citizen Koch
Representation Score
6.8/10
Good
2013
Director
Carl Deal, Tia Lessin
Runtime
85 minutes
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Citizen Koch gives a strong look at how money can influence politics. It does well showing the economic struggles between workers and big businesses. However, the film focuses mainly on political systems and doesn't explore the specific lives of people from different backgrounds.
Category Breakdown
Does Citizen Koch have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film doesn't include intentional stories about LGBTQ+ individuals or question the idea that everyone is straight. It doesn't focus on LGBTQ+ identities when looking at politics.
How does Citizen Koch portray gender?
Women activists and politicians appear, but the film treats them just like anyone else. It doesn't talk about gender hierarchies or traditional masculinity.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Citizen Koch?
The movie shows the real mix of people in Wisconsin. It uses real people instead of trying to show a wide range of backgrounds.
How does Citizen Koch represent religion and culture?
The documentary looks closely at how big money affects politics. It talks about the fight between workers' rights groups and wealthy backers in politics.
Does Citizen Koch include disability representation?
The film doesn't focus much on people with disabilities, either mental or physical. The subjects are known for their political roles, not their disabilities.
Present on Screen
- Offers a strong critique of how big money affects democracy.
- Shows the economic struggles and class conflicts in Wisconsin.
- Reflects the real mix of people in the political landscape.
Limited or Absent
- Needs more stories about LGBTQ+ identities and queer experiences.
- Should address gender hierarchies and traditional masculinity more.
- Could focus more on the lives of people with disabilities.
Official Synopsis
Wisconsin—birthplace of the Republican Party, government unions, cheeseheads and Paul Ryan—becomes a test market in the campaign to buy Democracy, and ground zero in the battle for the future of the GOP.
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