
Monuments
2021

Representation Score
Minimal
2019
Director
Sean D. Cunningham
Runtime
75 minutes
Average Rating
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The film follows a conventional character-driven drama structure centered on a male-dominated road trip. The narrative focuses on the interpersonal dysfunction between a man and his estranged cousin as they scatter ashes. The film lacks representation of multiple aspects of diversity. It does not include LGBTQ+, racial, or disability-related character arcs, leaving the social landscape largely unexplored. While the inclusion of a female character disrupts the central male duo, the film remains rooted in traditional dynamics without engaging in progressive identity politics.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. There are no depictions of same-sex relationships or challenges to the assumption that everyone is straight.
The story centers around a male protagonist and his male cousin, creating a journey focused on male characters. An unusual woman joins them, but she does not challenge traditional gender roles.
There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The film does not show any diverse casting choices or non-white majority ensembles.
The road trip setting suggests a focus on personal conflicts. However, the film does not provide any evidence of systemic critiques or challenges to traditional family structures.
The narrative does not include any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. There is no representation of disability in the film.
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Official Synopsis
A man embarks on a trip with his estranged cousin Hudson to spread his late mother's ashes. They meet an unusual woman along the way and their simple road trip turns into a dysfunctional adventure.

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