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Hudson

Hudson

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Sean D. Cunningham

Runtime

75 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

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.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hudson have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

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.

How does Hudson portray gender?

Fair

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.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hudson?

Minimal

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.

How does Hudson represent religion and culture?

Limited

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.

Does Hudson include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. There is no representation of disability in the film.

Present on Screen

  • The introduction of a female character provides a disruption to the central male duo.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender gender expressions.
  • There is no visible racial or ethnic diversity within the character ensemble.
  • The narrative fails to include characters navigating physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • The story does not engage with systemic critiques or diverse cultural frameworks.

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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