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State Park

State Park

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1988

R

Director

Rafal Zielinski

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

State Park is a conventional 1980s genre piece that adheres to the established demographic parameters of its time. The film follows a standard commercial comedy framework, focusing on a businessman's attempt to dump toxic waste in a state park. The narrative lacks the intentionality needed to disrupt traditional social hierarchies. It relies on established clichés and archetypes rather than offering nuanced or layered representation. Ultimately, the film serves as a typical 'by the numbers' teen movie, providing minimal deviation from the homogeneous Western narrative structures prevalent in late-20th-century filmmaking.

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Category Breakdown

Does State Park have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It follows the typical social structures found in late-80s teen comedies.

How does State Park portray gender?

Fair

The cast includes female leads, but the plot centers around a businessman's corporate misconduct. This indicates a traditional hierarchy where male-driven plot engines dominate.

How racially and ethnically diverse is State Park?

Limited

The production lacks a diverse cast or intentional racial blending. The narrative reflects the homogeneous demographic norms common in late-20th-century North American cinema.

How does State Park represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses a standard environmental cliché about toxic waste rather than critiquing institutions. There is no indication of religious or cultural deconstruction.

Does State Park include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Includes female leads in the top-billed cast, providing some presence for women within the genre framework.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting a homogeneous demographic.
  • Does not provide any representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters.
  • Fails to include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
  • Maintains traditional gendered archetypes rather than challenging them.

Official Synopsis

A business man plans to dump toxic waste on a state park, but it doesn't go according to plan.

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