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Glory Daze

Name: Glory Daze
Director: Rich Wilkes
Released: 1995
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

1995

Director

Rich Wilkes

Runtime

100 minutes

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Glory Daze is a traditional 1990s college comedy that sticks closely to the social norms of its time. The story centers on a male-focused perspective, focusing on the transition from adolescence to adulthood through a group of male roommates. The film does not engage with multiple aspects of identity or disrupt traditional social structures. Instead, it relies on well-established genre clichés and a homogeneous demographic view. Ultimately, the story structure supports a specific, localized social status quo rather than offering diverse or challenging viewpoints.

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Category Breakdown

Does Glory Daze have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film emphasizes male friendship and traditional romantic relationships. It does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or stories that question the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Glory Daze portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a group of male college students. It does not show strong female roles or challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Glory Daze?

Limited

The characters described suggest a mostly white cast typical of mid-90s comedies. The group does not represent a diverse range of ethnicities.

How does Glory Daze represent religion and culture?

Limited

The themes revolve around youth culture and avoiding adult responsibilities. The story fits within traditional Western narratives of individualistic escape.

Does Glory Daze include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the story.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, focused look at 1990s college social dynamics and male camaraderie.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks strong female roles and diverse representation across gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identities.
The story relies on traditional Western clichés of escape rather than exploring broader cultural or systemic perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Jack, a soon-to-be graduate, finds he's having a difficult time letting go of the college life -- and decides maybe he doesn't have to. Also questioning whether there's life after college are Jack's roommates: Rob, who fears domestication; comic-strip artist Mickey, who's shy around girls; intellectual party animal Slosh; and perpetual student Dennis.

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