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Protocol

Name: Protocol
Director: Herbert Ross
Released: 1984
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1984

Director

Herbert Ross

Runtime

96 minutes

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Protocol is a typical 1980s production that emphasizes institutional stability and traditional social hierarchies. While the protagonist's journey offers some upward mobility, the film avoids challenging established gender and social structures. The narrative uses a 'clash of cultures' comedic device involving the Emir of Ohtar, yet the core cast remains primarily Western-centric. It celebrates diplomatic decorum rather than subverting existing power dynamics. Overall, the film operates within a conventional framework, focusing on individual achievement and the consequences of social transgressions.

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Category Breakdown

Does Protocol have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It follows the conventional social norms of the 1980s without questioning the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Protocol portray gender?

Fair

The female protagonist drives the plot through her rise from waitress to diplomat. However, the surrounding social structure upholds traditional gender roles and expectations.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Protocol?

Limited

International elements are introduced through the Emir of Ohtar, offering opportunities for cross-cultural interaction. Nevertheless, the main cast and setting remain predominantly Western and homogeneous.

How does Protocol represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative highlights Western institutional protocols, diplomacy, and social etiquette. It centers on the tension between adhering to these structures and disrupting them.

Does Protocol include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not prominently feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There are no central narrative drivers with disabilities.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist plays a significant role in driving the central plot.
The inclusion of the Emir of Ohtar provides a platform for cross-cultural interaction.

Limited or Absent

The cast and setting are predominantly Western and homogeneous.
The film adheres to traditional hierarchies rather than challenging gendered or social expectations.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A Washington waitress saves the Emir of Ohtar's life, launching her diplomatic career and a scandal.

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