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Haphead

Name: Haphead
Director: Tate Young
Released: 2015
Duration: 70 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2015

Director

Tate Young

Runtime

70 minutes

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Haphead emphasizes a narrative driven by a female protagonist who uses her skills to navigate a high-stakes situation. This portrayal highlights women's ability to drive the story and physical capability. However, the film lacks broader diversity, such as LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, or disability representation. The story primarily focuses on a technologically advanced, secular setting without much exploration of cultural or religious backgrounds.

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Category Breakdown

Does Haphead have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit mentions of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. There are no characters who challenge traditional heterosexual norms.

How does Haphead portray gender?

Good

Maxine is a strong female character who drives the plot through her own actions and skills. She actively pursues justice, which challenges typical passive roles for women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Haphead?

Minimal

The synopsis provides no information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, the character's background remains undefined.

How does Haphead represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film focuses on a secular, technology-driven world. It explores the relationship between individuals and large industrial systems but does not delve into cultural or religious perspectives.

Does Haphead include disability representation?

Minimal

The story includes characters with technological enhancements but does not depict neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film features a powerful female protagonist who actively drives the plot.
Maxine challenges traditional passive roles for women through her proactive actions.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters who challenge traditional heterosexual norms.
There is no visible diversity in terms of racial, ethnic, or disability representation.
The story does not explore cultural or religious perspectives beyond a secular, technology-focused lens.

Official Synopsis

Maxine works at a factory making haptic inputs. After she steals one her favorite rabbit-ninja game beats skills directly into her muscle memory. When a fellow haphead causes her father's death she uses her new deadly skills to investigate.

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