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Moses Storm: Trash White

Moses Storm: Trash White

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2022

TV-MA

Director

Moses Storm, Lance Bangs

Runtime

60 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Moses Storm: Trash White succeeds as a deconstruction of traditional socioeconomic narratives. By centering on the lived realities of poverty and class mobility, the special elevates the ability to act of individuals operating outside mainstream capitalist comforts. However, the representation remains narrow, with a focus on a specific socioeconomic identity that leaves little room for documented exploration of LGBTQ+ identities or disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Moses Storm: Trash White have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The special does not explicitly depict LGBTQ+ identities or relationships that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight. Instead, it focuses on the lived experiences of poverty and socioeconomic struggles.

How does Moses Storm: Trash White portray gender?

Fair

The comedian's performance highlights her individual role in driving the story. Stories involving high-stakes confrontations challenge traditional views of vulnerability, but there is no detailed exploration of specific gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Moses Storm: Trash White?

Good

The work centers on class as the main lens of identity. By focusing on the lived experience of poverty, it provides a nuanced view of social standing that challenges monolithic racial presentations.

How does Moses Storm: Trash White represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques Western structures of wealth and exclusivity. It frames survival-based behaviors, like scavenging, through a lens of comedic empowerment rather than moral failure.

Does Moses Storm: Trash White include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the portrayal of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities within this special.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges monolithic social categories by prioritizing class as a primary lens of identity.
  • Critiques traditional Western structures of wealth through stories of survival and scavenging.
  • Elevates the ability to act of individuals living outside mainstream economic comforts.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or relationships that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight.
  • Provides no documented evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or mental disabilities.
  • Offers limited detail regarding specific gendered character arcs or hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Comedian Moses Storm recounts memories of growing up poor, dumpster diving for food, breaking into country clubs, squaring off with carjackers while naked, and more in this hilarious and heartfelt debut standup special.

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