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The 4th

Name: The 4th
Director: Andre Hyland
Released: 2016
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

4.6/10

Fair

2016

TV-MA

Director

Andre Hyland

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film serves as a localized character study that emphasizes racial diversity. By focusing on a Black protagonist navigating urban socioeconomic realities, it moves away from typical homogeneous depictions of American holidays. However, the film lacks depth in representing LGBTQ+ characters and does not clearly explore how gender roles are being challenged. While it successfully challenges traditional patriotic clichés, its narrow narrative scope limits its diversity profile.

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Category Breakdown

Does The 4th have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The 4th portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist facing financial difficulties. While there is a roommate relationship, the film does not clearly show how gender roles are being challenged or maintained.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The 4th?

Good

The film highlights Black ability to act by centering a community cookout in Los Angeles. It explores the intersection of race and class in an urban setting.

How does The 4th represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative reinterprets the Fourth of July holiday by emphasizing socioeconomic struggles instead of national pride. It uses the cookout as a cultural ritual that reflects local traditions.

Does The 4th include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

Highlights Black ability to act and community dynamics through a specific cultural lens.
Offers a nuanced look at the intersection of race and class in an urban setting.
Challenges traditional patriotic clichés by focusing on socioeconomic struggles.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationships.
Does not clearly show how gender roles are being challenged or maintained.
Does not offer explicit systemic or anti-capitalist critiques.

Official Synopsis

It's the Fourth of July in Los Angeles, and Jamie, a broke illustrator who is behind on his rent, tries to throw a cookout while his overbearing roommate is out of town, but everything seems to go wrong.

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