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The Race

Name: The Race
Director: Terry Moews
Released: 2019
Duration: 6 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2019

Director

Terry Moews

Runtime

6 minutes

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The film functions as a philosophical fable rather than a detailed exploration of multiple aspects of identity. Its strength lies in subtly challenging achievement-based morality, moving away from rigid, goal-oriented societal structures. However, the film lacks demographic diversity. The focus on a singular, mythological protagonist limits the opportunity for diverse character roles and social representation. While the film offers a progressive shift in values, it remains a traditional character study that misses broader opportunities for inclusive casting and identity-focused storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Race have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories focusing on non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The main character is a supernatural being in a competitive sports setting.

How does The Race portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a traditionally masculine Grim Reaper in an athletic context. It does not explore diverse gender perspectives or challenge gendered power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Race?

Limited

The film does not confirm a multi-ethnic cast. The emphasis on a mythological figure may rely on Western-centric archetypes and a homogeneous visual style.

How does The Race represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film questions achievement-oriented values by emphasizing existential experiences over material victories. This challenges the conventional idea of winning at all costs.

Does The Race include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the film's premise or keywords.

Present on Screen

Questions traditional 'winner-takes-all' cultural frameworks.
Challenges capitalist and meritocratic clichés regarding material victory.
Emphasizes subjective morality and the intrinsic value of life's journey.

Limited or Absent

Include a more diverse and multi-ethnic cast of characters.
Introduce diverse gendered perspectives and challenge power dynamics.
Provide explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.

Official Synopsis

Grim desperately needs one more soul to win his work competition, but his last scheduled collection at a rigorous bike race turns his world upside-down. At the finish line, he learns that life is not always about the trophy at the end of the race.

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