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Time Pirates

Time Pirates

2022

PG

Director

Anthony C. Ferrante

Runtime

93 minutes

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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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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

4.3/10

Fair


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film lacks explicit mention of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. There is no evidence of queer presence or identity-driven storylines within the narrative.

Gender Representation

Fair

Anne Bonny provides a notable instance of female agency and maritime authority. This inclusion disrupts traditional gender hierarchies within the male-dominated pirate setting.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The narrative focuses on the band SM6 and historical figures like Blackbeard. It relies on Eurocentric historical tropes without evidence of diverse racial or ethnic casting.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The story leans into traditional adventure motifs like treasure maps and pirates. It prioritizes escapism over the deconstruction of Western institutions or cultural norms.

Disability Representation

Minimal

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

Strengths

  • The inclusion of Anne Bonny provides a degree of female agency and authority in a male-dominated setting.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks verifiable representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisnormative characters.
  • The narrative relies on Eurocentric historical tropes without evidence of racial or ethnic diversity.
  • There is no documented inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

AI Analysis

Time Pirates functions as a conventional genre piece that prioritizes adventure and comedy over intersectional depth. The film relies heavily on established tropes of the fantasy and pirate genres. While the inclusion of Anne Bonny offers a baseline for female agency, the work lacks systemic subversion. The narrative does not provide evidence of complex, identity-driven storytelling. Overall, the film follows traditional archetypes rather than attempting to challenge social norms or provide diverse representation across racial or queer identities.

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