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Even – As You and I

Name: Even – As You and I
Director: Roger Barlow, LeRoy Robbins, Harry Hay
Released: 1937
Duration: 12 min

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Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1937

Director

Roger Barlow, LeRoy Robbins, Harry Hay

Runtime

12 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This 1937 experimental short serves as a historical record of early amateur filmmaking. The narrative centers on the camaraderie and professional aspirations of three men, adhering closely to the social norms of the late 1930s. Since the film focuses on a male-dominated pursuit of fame, it lacks diverse perspectives on gender, race, and sexuality. The work reflects the cultural values of its time, prioritizing traditional notions of success and creative labor without intentional representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Even – As You and I have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not show any characters with non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. The characters seem to fit within a traditional social structure.

How does Even – As You and I portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male-dominated journey towards professional success. There are no female characters or challenges to traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Even – As You and I?

Limited

The film does not feature characters of different races or ethnicities. The cast seems homogeneous, which is typical for films made in 1937.

How does Even – As You and I represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores the American Dream through the lens of Hollywood success. It aligns with the cultural values of the time regarding professional achievement and success.

Does Even – As You and I include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. Such characters are not used to advance the plot.

Present on Screen

Offers a historical perspective on the American Dream and Hollywood ambitions through an amateur filmmaker's viewpoint.

Limited or Absent

Does not include female characters or diverse gender identities.
Lacks racial or ethnic diversity among the characters.
Does not incorporate LGBTQ+ narratives or perspectives on non-traditional gender identities.

Official Synopsis

Three fellows dream of prize money and a chance for a real Hollywood contract by winning the Liberty-Pete Smith amateur movie contest. They work on a script, as their wastebasket and ashtrays fill. They head outside to shoot: down a manhole, up a telephone pole, through a keyhole, and at night using binoculars. Next they must edit their film, then it's time for a first screening of their product, "The Afternoon of a Rubberband." It's a montage of experimental images, including a razor blade cutting various objects, a baby in a cooking pot, and a snail in the path of a steamroller. After the screening, the boys wonder if that was their only shot at Hollywood fame. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2004.

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