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Election Night

Name: Election Night
Director: Tessa Blake
Released: 2015
Duration: 12 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2015

Director

Tessa Blake

Runtime

12 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Election Night focuses on the personal struggles of a specific social group within a political context. While it centers a female protagonist and offers a nuanced view of gendered anxiety, it lacks multi-layered breadth. The film adheres to traditional casting and social hierarchies, reflecting standard cultural structures without offering a diverse ensemble or systemic critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Election Night have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives focused on non-cisgender identities.

How does Election Night portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist leads the political drama, challenging the typical portrayal of male strategists. However, the film does not significantly challenge traditional views of masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Election Night?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white, reinforcing traditional demographic norms. Characters of color do not have significant roles or influence in the story.

How does Election Night represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores the complexities of a political family through hidden secrets. However, it does not explicitly address secular or anti-institutional themes.

Does Election Night include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The focus is on psychological stress rather than neurodivergent or disabled experiences.

Present on Screen

Focuses on a female protagonist in a high-stakes political setting.
Challenges the typical portrayal of male-dominated politics.

Limited or Absent

Needs more racial and ethnic diversity among the characters.
Does not represent LGBTQ+ or disabled individuals.
Does not challenge traditional, homogeneous social structures.

Official Synopsis

A politician's family waits in the green room on election eve - will the speech be a celebration or a concession? The last 350 votes have yet to come in, and the nerves rattle the family into a comic whirlwind of wild theories, long-held secrets, and a revelation that nobody saw coming.

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