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David Cross: Making America Great Again

David Cross: Making America Great Again

Representation Score

9.0/10

Excellent

2016

Director

Alex Coletti

Runtime

74 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

David Cross uses his stand-up special to challenge the status quo and traditional social hierarchies. The comedy focuses on critiquing political and cultural institutions, particularly nationalism and traditional authority. The special effectively uses satire to question established norms and provide a platform for challenging perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does David Cross: Making America Great Again have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The special critiques political structures that assume everyone is straight or cisgender. It uses humor to challenge traditional views and give a voice to those who don't fit these norms.

How does David Cross: Making America Great Again portray gender?

Good

The special uses satire to question traditional ideas of masculinity and authority. It highlights how leaders who rely on traditional masculinity often lack substance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is David Cross: Making America Great Again?

Good

The content looks at how different groups are treated in society. It uses satire to show the conflicts between diverse communities and political systems that don't represent everyone.

How does David Cross: Making America Great Again represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The work questions traditional patriotism and Western institutions. It uses satire to criticize nationalist feelings and established social orders.

Does David Cross: Making America Great Again include disability representation?

Fair

There are no specific details about disabilities or neurodivergence. However, the satire sometimes reflects the challenges of living in a society that isn't always accommodating.

Present on Screen

  • Strong cultural subversion that critiques nationalist sentiment and traditional patriotism.
  • Effective use of satire to question traditional masculinity and authority.
  • Engagement with systemic issues related to identity and diversity.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of explicit, detailed representation regarding physical disabilities or neurodivergence.
  • Heavy reliance on political satire which may limit broader demographic visibility.

Official Synopsis

With nothing off-limits, David Cross is unapologetic, insightful, and biting in his Netflix original stand-up comedy special, MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. Filmed live at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX, Cross takes aim the current political landscape.

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