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President's Day

Name: President's Day
Director: Chris LaMartina
Released: 2010
Duration: 81 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2010

Director

Chris LaMartina

Runtime

81 minutes

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President's Day serves as a localized horror-comedy that follows conventional genre expectations. The film lacks the thematic complexity necessary to engage with overlapping aspects of identity or systemic power dynamics. The use of traditional historical iconography, particularly Abraham Lincoln, emphasizes established Western cultural norms. This focus restricts the film's ability to challenge or critique social hierarchies. Overall, the production prioritizes slasher-style conflict and high school social structures over intentional representation or diverse storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does President's Day have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or identities. The high school election setting focuses more on genre clichés than on identity-driven subplots.

How does President's Day portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on election candidates without delving into specific character arcs. It is unclear whether the film challenges gendered hierarchies or adheres to traditional clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is President's Day?

Fair

The central killer uses Abraham Lincoln as iconography, reinforcing traditional Western imagery. There is no indication of intentional racial blending or diverse casting.

How does President's Day represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story leans on established American historical symbols without critiquing cultural norms. It stays within conventional social structures without exploring secular or anti-capitalist themes.

Does President's Day include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. Such identities are not part of the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film leverages recognizable American historical iconography to support its horror-comedy premise.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks intentionality regarding overlapping identities and diverse character representation.
The reliance on traditional Western symbols limits the potential for cultural subversion.
There is a lack of visible influence for diverse groups, including gender and racial minorities.

Official Synopsis

A high school election turns deadly when a homicidal maniac dressed like Abe Lincoln starts killing off candidates.

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