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The Exigency

Name: The Exigency
Director: Cody Vibbart
Released: 2019
Duration: 112 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Cody Vibbart

Runtime

112 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film’s diversity profile is constrained by its male-centric hero narrative and lack of visible minority representation. The only substantive cultural angle is its critique of incompetent traditional leadership, which adds thematic depth but does not translate into inclusive casting or character design. Gender representation is minimal, with women absent from leadership or combat roles. Racial, ethnic, LGBTQ+, and disability representation are entirely unaddressed in the available material, leaving the world of Gallesha and Anumbis demographically opaque. The overall score of 17 reflects this narrow scope. While the story questions institutional failure, it resolves conflict through a singular male savior, reinforcing conventional hero tropes rather than expanding representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Exigency have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters appear or are identified. The narrative centers on planetary conflict and a war hero without any same-sex relationships or queer subtext.

How does The Exigency portray gender?

Minimal

The hero and primary antagonist are both male. A female character named Becky is listed, but her role and screen time remain undefined in the available material.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Exigency?

Minimal

No racial or ethnic backgrounds are specified. As an animated film, visual cues are absent from the text, and no casting details clarify diversity.

How does The Exigency represent religion and culture?

Good

Traditional authority is framed as incompetent through a clueless king and failing military. The story critiques established institutions by relying on a retired individual to resolve systemic collapse.

Does The Exigency include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities are mentioned. The plot focuses on military conflict and leadership without any reference to disability or accessibility.

Present on Screen

Critiques incompetent traditional leadership and failing institutions.
Features a retired hero stepping up when the system fails.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of women in leadership or combat roles.
No information provided on racial or ethnic diversity in the cast.

Official Synopsis

With a clueless king and failing military, the planet of Gallesha is on the brink of domination by a tyrant, Diederick, of the planet Anumbis. Gallesha's last hope for survival is to retrieve their retired legendary war hero.

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