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Kicking the Dog

Name: Kicking the Dog
Director: Randy Scooter Lammey
Released: 2009
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2009

Director

Randy Scooter Lammey

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Kicking the Dog is a traditional coming-of-age comedy focusing on a group of twelve friends transitioning from college to adulthood. While the cast suggests some demographic variety, the film emphasizes traditional social cohesion over challenging systemic hierarchies. The narrative structure relies heavily on established coming-of-age clichés rather than exploring multi-layered identities. Ultimately, the film seems to be a conventional look at friendship and shared history without specific progressive representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Kicking the Dog have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly show any non-straight relationships. While there are many interactions between characters, it is not clear if the film challenges the idea that everyone is straight.

How does Kicking the Dog portray gender?

Fair

The film features a mix of male and female characters. However, it is unclear whether the film challenges traditional gender roles or sticks to familiar patterns.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Kicking the Dog?

Fair

The cast includes actors from different backgrounds, such as Vedette Lim. However, it is not clear if characters of color have significant influence over the story.

How does Kicking the Dog represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story revolves around typical Western social events like college parties and reminiscing. It focuses on shared experiences rather than challenging Western traditions or diverse viewpoints.

Does Kicking the Dog include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film features a diverse cast suggesting some inclusion.
Multiple female characters indicate a balanced gender representation.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks clear LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight narratives.
There is no indication of characters with disabilities or diverse cultural critiques.
The narrative focuses on traditional Western social rituals rather than diverse perspectives.

Official Synopsis

With strip poker, keg stands, and hijinks, Scoot Lammey's "Kicking The Dog" reminds us all of that one legendary summer... a movie that captures the raw emotions and hilarious antics of twelve friends as they discover love, laughter, and even some panties! Their playful summer journey is guaranteed to uncover more than they expect...

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