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Cousin Ben Troop Screening

Name: Cousin Ben Troop Screening
Director: Wes Anderson
Released: 2012
Duration: 2 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2012

Director

Wes Anderson

Runtime

2 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Cousin Ben Troop Screening operates more as a communal event centered around a film screening rather than a narrative that explores progressive themes. Since the narrative structure follows the source material, Moonrise Kingdom, it does not independently explore identity or social issues. The absence of data on character's ability to drive the story and systemic critiques leads to a low diversity score. The work does not meet the criteria for storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cousin Ben Troop Screening have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or those whose gender does not match their assigned-at-birth gender.

How does Cousin Ben Troop Screening portray gender?

Fair

The film features a military setting that typically emphasizes masculinity, but there is no indication that it challenges traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cousin Ben Troop Screening?

Minimal

There is no information available about the racial makeup of the cast, nor is there any evidence of intentional casting to reflect multiple aspects of diversity.

How does Cousin Ben Troop Screening represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film contrasts high art with military institutions but does not explicitly address anti-Western or secular themes.

Does Cousin Ben Troop Screening include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

The film creates a unique cultural intersection by combining a curated artistic screening with a traditional military institution.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks intentional character development and exploration of diverse identities.
There is no evidence of casting that reflects multiple aspects of diversity.
The narrative does not challenge traditional gender roles within the military setting.

Official Synopsis

Cousin Ben hosts a screening of Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom to the troops.

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