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How to Start a Small Business
Representation Score
7.5/10
Good
2021
RDirector
Mama Googa
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How to Start a Small Business stands out through its strong representation of little people wrestlers. However, the film remains vague about other identity markers such as LGBTQ+, gender dynamics, and racial diversity. While the regional setting suggests potential diversity, the lack of explicit character details prevents a deeper understanding of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
Category Breakdown
Does How to Start a Small Business have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any explicit mentions of LGBTQ+ characters or themes related to sexual orientation or gender identity.
How does How to Start a Small Business portray gender?
The story revolves around Skyler Ward, a male protagonist. There is no clear information about female characters or the gender dynamics within his wrestling team.
How racially and ethnically diverse is How to Start a Small Business?
The Texas and Oklahoma settings suggest potential regional diversity, but the film does not provide explicit details about the racial makeup of the cast.
How does How to Start a Small Business represent religion and culture?
The film focuses on a niche subculture of little people wrestlers, challenging the conventional narrative of professional success and upward mobility.
Does How to Start a Small Business include disability representation?
The narrative highlights the central role of little people wrestlers, emphasizing their professional identity and ability to act within their specific subculture.
Present on Screen
- Highlights little people wrestlers as active, professional protagonists.
- Avoids common clichés by giving characters real ability to act within their niche wrestling subculture.
- Challenges mainstream views of professional success through a non-traditional career path.
Limited or Absent
- Could benefit from more visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities and themes.
- Needs clearer depiction of gender dynamics and the presence of female leadership.
- Should provide explicit confirmation of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
Official Synopsis
Skyler Ward, a small-time promoter, is searching for the next big thing. Guided by his mantra for success, "Tools, Team, Process, Recipe," we follow Skyler and his team of little people wrestlers as they attempt to take their act from the bars of Texas and fairgrounds of Oklahoma to the big time. —LLeju Productions
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