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The Tickle King

Name: The Tickle King
Director: David Farrier, Dylan Reeve
Released: 2017
Duration: 22 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2017

TV-MA

Director

David Farrier, Dylan Reeve

Runtime

22 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The documentary serves as an exploration of disruptive social phenomena rather than a traditional character study. It prioritizes the examination of unsettling subcultures and the chaos that results from revealing hidden social truths. While the film touches on non-traditional interpersonal dynamics, it lacks a focus on identity politics or celebratory representation. The narrative lens is primarily focused on legal and social consequences, examining the impact of disturbing behaviors. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its willingness to navigate moral gray areas and challenge conventional social stability, though it lacks detailed information on racial and disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Tickle King have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film examines relationships that fall outside typical straight and cisgender norms. However, it focuses more on investigating unusual social dynamics rather than celebrating LGBTQ identities.

How does The Tickle King portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on male filmmakers dealing with legal and personal threats. It critiques certain masculine traits but doesn't explore broader gender issues.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Tickle King?

Minimal

There is no specific information available regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the subjects or the cast.

How does The Tickle King represent religion and culture?

Good

The documentary delves into themes of personal morality and societal institutions. It highlights the tension between individual desires and established laws and social norms.

Does The Tickle King include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide specific details about the portrayal of mental health conditions or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Explores the tension between individual actions and legal systems, challenging conventional social stability.
Investigates the breakdown of social norms and subjective morality in depth.

Limited or Absent

Does not include information or representation of racial, ethnic, and disability diversity.
Maintains a strong focus on male experiences and investigative outcomes.

Official Synopsis

Featuring new, previously unseen footage documenting the bizarre and unsettling things that happened to filmmakers David Farrier and Dylan Reeve as Tickled premiered at film festivals and theaters in 2016. Lawsuits, private investigators, disrupted screenings and surprise appearances are just part of what they encounter along the way. Amidst new threats, the duo begins to answer questions that remained once the credits rolled on Tickled, including whether the disturbing behavior they uncovered will ever come to an end.

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