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Busted

Name: Busted
Director: Corey Feldman
Released: 1997
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1997

Director

Corey Feldman

Runtime

85 minutes

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Busted is a genre-specific comedy that emphasizes traditional institutional roles over progressive storytelling. The narrative centers on the mechanics of law enforcement within a fictional town, relying heavily on established conventions of the era. The film lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity and does not challenge traditional social hierarchies. Instead, it focuses on maintaining social order through a standard police framework. Without diverse character arcs or a varied cast, the film functions as a conventional genre piece that offers little in the way of systemic critique or inclusive representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Busted have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. It also does not question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Busted portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around police activities, which often emphasize masculine leadership. The plot follows typical gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Busted?

Limited

The main cast is predominantly Anglo-Saxon, following the genre conventions of its time. There is no indication of a diverse cast.

How does Busted represent religion and culture?

Fair

The focus is on the effectiveness of law enforcement and maintaining social order. This aligns with traditional views of institutional stability.

Does Busted include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with physical or cognitive disabilities. It lacks representation for these communities.

Present on Screen

The film maintains a clear focus on its central premise of law enforcement dynamics within a comedic setting.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity and fails to challenge traditional social hierarchies.
There is a notable absence of diverse identities, including LGBTQ+, racial, and disability representation.
The film relies on conventional gender roles and standard genre clichés rather than subverting them.

Official Synopsis

In the town of Amity, the cops take crime off of the streets and put it into the police station where it belongs.

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