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Mad World

Name: Mad World
Director: Cory Cataldo
Released: 2010
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

6.4/10

Good

2010

Director

Cory Cataldo

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Mad World operates as a character study of individuals who struggle against societal pressures. It excels in challenging conventional social and political structures, especially through its portrayal of domestic instability and political conflict. However, the film lacks clear information about race, gender identity, and specific disabilities, which limits a comprehensive diversity assessment. Overall, the narrative highlights psychological and social factors over explicit demographic details, leaving many aspects of the characters' identities unspecified.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mad World have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ identities or characters who do not identify with the gender they were assigned at birth.

How does Mad World portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist who faces conflicts with patriarchal figures. It challenges traditional masculinity by showing the father as a source of fear rather than a heroic figure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mad World?

Limited

No information is provided about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The narrative emphasizes social status and personality traits over ethnic background.

How does Mad World represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques social hierarchies by highlighting underrepresented youth facing right-wing tormentors. It also questions traditional family values by depicting the family as a source of fear.

Does Mad World include disability representation?

Fair

Themes of psychological trauma and social isolation suggest a focus on mental health or neurodivergence. However, specific disabilities are not named or confirmed in the film.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional social and political hierarchies by presenting tormentors as right-wing figures.
Rebuts traditional masculine roles by depicting the father as a source of fear.
Examines themes of psychological trauma and social isolation among underrepresented youth.

Limited or Absent

Does not provide explicit racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
Does not feature any visible LGBTQ+ characters or queer identities.
Does not specify particular disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

Official Synopsis

Will is a misfit who can't catch a break: he's terrorized by his psychotic father at home and taunted by his peers at school. His only solace comes from three classmates who face similar abuse. They lash out at their right-wing tormentors.

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