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Trash

Name: Trash
Director: Bettie Wilde
Released: 2019
Duration: 55 min

Representation Score

0.0/10

Minimal

2019

TV-MA

Director

Bettie Wilde

Runtime

55 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Trash (2019) revolves around a young hacker in the 1980s driven by revenge after being bullied. While the theme of a underrepresented individual seeking empowerment through technology is present, the film lacks specific details about the identities of its characters. Without information on the cast demographics or social hierarchies, it is difficult to determine if the film explores the overlapping aspects of identity. The narrative remains centered on the mechanics of bullying and digital retaliation rather than social representation. Ultimately, the film’s approach to diversity is not clearly defined. The lack of character-specific data makes it hard to assess how different groups are portrayed.

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Category Breakdown

Does Trash have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ themes or characters with non-binary gender identities. There are no indications of queer narratives within the story.

How does Trash portray gender?

Minimal

The main character is described as a gender-neutral hacker. There is no information about diverse gender roles or challenging traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Trash?

Minimal

Set in the 1980s, the film does not provide any details about the racial makeup of its characters. There are no mentions of non-Anglo-Saxon characters.

How does Trash represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The narrative focuses on revenge and bullying, with no evidence of systemic critiques or specific cultural framing. The story lacks a broader cultural context.

Does Trash include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any physical disabilities or neurodivergence. Character descriptions do not include any disability-related details.

Present on Screen

The premise of a bullied individual seeking empowerment through technology offers a potential framework for progressive storytelling.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit details regarding character identities, making it impossible to assess its representation of underrepresented groups.
There is no evidence of diverse gender roles or the subversion of traditional social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Young Hacker in the 80's is bullied and seeks revenge by destroying their lives.

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