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Polaroid

Name: Polaroid
Director: Benjamin Schwartz
Released: 2019
Duration: 5 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2019

Director

Benjamin Schwartz

Runtime

5 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Polaroid operates as a traditional horror film that follows well-established genre clichés. The story revolves around a supernatural mystery without delving into identity politics or broader social critiques. The film does not make a concerted effort to address the overlapping aspects of identity or diverse backgrounds. It sticks to a conventional cast without challenging traditional social structures. Ultimately, the movie emphasizes suspense and the unknown rather than dismantling Western institutions or promoting progressive social values.

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Category Breakdown

Does Polaroid have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicitly LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It features a typical group of young adult characters without a focus on queer identity.

How does Polaroid portray gender?

Fair

The characters adhere to traditional roles within a standard suspense framework. There is no indication of challenging traditional gender hierarchies or masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Polaroid?

Limited

The film sets itself in a conventional modern context. There is no evidence of casting actors from diverse backgrounds or giving characters of color significant roles.

How does Polaroid represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative centers on creating tension within a genre framework. It does not show any clear opposition to Western, capitalist, or religious systems.

Does Polaroid include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Such characters are not used as plot devices.

Present on Screen

The film maintains a tight, genre-focused tension centered on its supernatural premise.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks meaningful engagement with the overlapping aspects of identity or diverse backgrounds.
There is a missed opportunity to challenge traditional gender and racial hierarchies within the cast.
The story fails to represent characters with disabilities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

Official Synopsis

A mysterious package arrives at a doorstep. The contents inside may determine the fate of whoever opens it.

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