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Time Pirates

Name: Time Pirates
Director: Anthony C. Ferrante
Released: 2022
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2022

TV-PG

Director

Anthony C. Ferrante

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Time Pirates operates as a conventional genre piece that prioritizes adventure and comedy over complex identity issues. The film heavily depends on well-known clichés from the fantasy and pirate genres. Although Anne Bonny’s character provides a measure of women's ability to drive the story and authority, the overall narrative does not offer substantial subversion of traditional norms. The story lacks evidence of intricate, identity-driven storytelling. In summary, the film sticks to traditional archetypes and does not attempt to challenge social norms or provide diverse representation across racial or LGBTQ+ identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Time Pirates have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. There is no indication of queer presence or storylines centered around LGBTQ+ experiences.

How does Time Pirates portray gender?

Fair

Anne Bonny stands out as a strong example of female leadership and authority in a traditionally male-dominated pirate world. Her character challenges the usual gender roles and hierarchies found in such settings.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Time Pirates?

Fair

The story centers around Eurocentric historical figures and bands like SM6. It does not show evidence of diverse racial or ethnic casting, relying instead on traditional historical clichés.

How does Time Pirates represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot adheres to classic adventure themes like treasure maps and pirates. It emphasizes escapism and does not address the deconstruction of Western cultural norms or institutions.

Does Time Pirates include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information indicating the inclusion of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Anne Bonny's character provides a strong example of female leadership in a traditionally male-dominated setting.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks clear representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
The narrative relies on Eurocentric historical clichés without showing evidence of racial or ethnic diversity.
There is no indication of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Shooting a music video aboard a tall ship, band SM6 discovers a partial treasure map. After reading the incantation on the map, a waterspout emerges and transports the ship back to an era where pirates rule the seven seas. As SM6 searches for a way back home, they run into dread pirate Blackbeard, the fearsome Kraken, and make an alliance with female pirate Anne Bonny.

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