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Reboot Camp

Name: Reboot Camp
Director: Ivo Raza
Released: 2020
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2020

Director

Ivo Raza

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Reboot Camp serves as a sharp satire of contemporary self-help culture and social manipulation. The story follows two men who try to create a fraudulent movement, only to become entangled in the cult-like structures they formed. While the film provides a sophisticated critique of how modern institutions and spiritual movements can be commercialized, it lacks depth in representing diverse demographics. The narrative focuses narrowly on a specific male-driven plot, missing opportunities to showcase a broader range of identities and experiences. Ultimately, the film's scope remains limited, emphasizing a particular male-centric storyline without incorporating a wider array of perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Reboot Camp have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. There is no representation of these communities in the story.

How does Reboot Camp portray gender?

Fair

The plot centers on a male-centric partnership between Seymour and Danny. There is no evidence of non-traditional gender roles or challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Reboot Camp?

Minimal

The narrative focuses on interpersonal dynamics between two male leads. There is no indication of a diverse cast or the use of actors from different racial backgrounds.

How does Reboot Camp represent religion and culture?

Good

The film offers a critical look at the self-help industry and modern spiritual movements. It examines how social cohesion and cult-like dynamics are created.

Does Reboot Camp include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

Provides a sophisticated satirical critique of the modern self-help industry and commercialized spirituality.
Explores complex themes about the fragility of belief systems and the mechanics of social engineering.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible markers of diverse representation across gender, race, or identity-based categories.
The narrative remains heavily male-centric, missing opportunities to challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

After finding out that his wife has blown their life savings on self-help gurus, Seymour teams up with his brother Danny, a filmmaker, to document how easy it is to start a fake self-help group and con people into believing just about anything. But once started, the Reboot Camp takes on a life of its own, and grows into a full-blown cult.

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