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Local 58
Representation Score
2.2/10
Limited
2017
TV-PGDirector
Kris Straub
Runtime
40 minutes
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Local 58 is a specialized work of analog horror that prioritizes atmospheric and systemic disruption over character-driven demographic representation. It functions through hijacked broadcasts that explore the breakdown of institutional authority. While the series lacks traditional markers of multi-layered identity, such as LGBTQ+ or racial representation, it achieves thematic resonance by deconstructing the 'trusted broadcaster' archetype. This subversion serves as a postmodern critique of systemic reliability. Ultimately, the work trades interpersonal identity politics for a critique of how information is communicated and corrupted within established social structures.
Category Breakdown
Does Local 58 have LGBTQ+ representation?
The series does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-traditional gender identities. The focus is on creating an atmosphere of horror and disrupting media.
How does Local 58 portray gender?
The work avoids traditional gender hierarchies by removing human characters from the main storyline. It avoids common gender clichés but does not provide active roles for any gender.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Local 58?
There is no focus on racial or ethnic diversity within the broadcasts. The horror emphasizes environmental and psychological tension over demographic representation.
How does Local 58 represent religion and culture?
The series excels by criticizing Western institutional reliability. It portrays public broadcasting and state-sanctioned media as compromised, unreliable, or predatory structures.
Does Local 58 include disability representation?
The content does not include any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. The focus remains on systemic instability.
Present on Screen
- Critiques Western institutional reliability and the corruption of systemic truth
- Challenges traditional media hierarchies by portraying state-sanctioned information as predatory or unreliable
- Focuses on environmental and psychological tension rather than demographic representation
Limited or Absent
- Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender narratives
- Does not focus on racial or ethnic diversity within the setting
- Does not include characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions
Official Synopsis
Local 58, a public access television channel based in Mason County, West Virginia, is continuously hijacked over a period of decades with a series of ominous and surreal broadcasts.
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