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Who I Am and What I Want

Who I Am and What I Want

Representation Score

6.9/10

Good

2005

Director

David Shrigley, Chris Shepherd

Runtime

7 minutes

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This animated short is a niche, experimental character study that prioritizes individual subjectivity over broad demographic representation. Its strength lies in its subversion of traditional social hierarchies and its absurdist approach to identity. However, the film's brief runtime and singular focus on the protagonist result in a lack of visible racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ diversity. It functions more as an exploration of personal idiosyncrasies than a diverse social landscape. Ultimately, the work succeeds in challenging conventional norms through its artistic philosophy, even if it lacks a wide spectrum of represented identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Who I Am and What I Want have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ character arcs or romantic depictions. It maintains a neutral stance, avoiding harmful stereotypes without actively highlighting non-traditional identities.

How does Who I Am and What I Want portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on the unique perspective of the protagonist, Pete, disrupting typical gender roles in favor of an individualistic portrayal.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Who I Am and What I Want?

Limited

There is no clear indication of a diverse cast or a non-Anglo-Saxon majority. The work functions primarily as a character study rather than a broad social tapestry.

How does Who I Am and What I Want represent religion and culture?

Good

The film embraces moral relativism and deconstructs the self through an absurdist lens. It implicitly critiques rigid Western social expectations and the pressure to conform.

Does Who I Am and What I Want include disability representation?

Fair

The non-linear animation style may serve as a metaphor for neurodivergent experiences. The emphasis on internal states aligns with nuanced portrayals of cognitive diversity.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional social hierarchies through an absurdist, anti-authoritarian aesthetic.
  • Prioritizes individual subjectivity and the deconstruction of the self.
  • Challenges rigid Western social expectations and the pressure to conform.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or romantic arcs.
  • Provides insufficient evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
  • Focuses on a singular character rather than a broad, diverse social tapestry.

Official Synopsis

Who I Am And What I Want is a 7 minute animated short directed by Chris Shepherd and David Shrigley in 2005. Based on the David Shrigley book of the same title. Kevin Eldon voices the role of the film's main character, Pete.

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