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High School Record

Name: High School Record
Director: Ben Wolfinsohn
Released: 2005
Duration: 77 min

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Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2005

Director

Ben Wolfinsohn

Runtime

77 minutes

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High School Record presents a raw look at adolescent social friction. By focusing on imperfections and authenticity, it avoids the polished, idealized clichés often found in mainstream teen media. However, the film lacks intentional complexity in representing diverse identities or systemic social issues. The narrative follows a conventional coming-of-age structure without addressing these topics explicitly. Overall, the documentary captures a realistic portrayal of teenage life without making a clear effort towards progressive representation or diverse storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does High School Record have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film touches on the challenges of adolescence, which can include queer themes. However, there are no explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does High School Record portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on typical teenage struggles and social growth. It doesn't show women taking a leading role or men stepping away from traditional masculine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is High School Record?

Limited

The racial makeup of the four main characters is not specified. There is no evidence of diverse casting or characters of color playing key roles in the story.

How does High School Record represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative highlights rebellion and social tension by breaking down social structures. It focuses on personal experiences rather than institutional stability but doesn't deeply examine broader social systems.

Does High School Record include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health challenges. The film does not provide any information about disability representation.

Present on Screen

Highlights authentic social imperfections in contrast to polished teen media.
Focuses on individual experiences of rebellion and social tension.

Limited or Absent

Does not include explicit LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
Does not specify racial diversity or characters of color driving the story.
Does not address disability or neurodivergent experiences among adolescents.

Official Synopsis

Four awkward 17-year-olds struggle through their senior year. Like most high school students, they ride a continual wave of embarrassment: crappy after-school jobs, attempted sex in the science room, tinfoil shorts, guitar-strumming hippie teachers and brushes with the law. The only difference is that their moments of humiliation are caught on tape--our gang of four are the subjects of a documentary shot by fellow classmates.

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