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Hundreds of Beavers

Name: Hundreds of Beavers
Director: Mike Cheslik
Released: 2024
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

2024

Director

Mike Cheslik

Runtime

108 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Hundreds of Beavers is a highly stylized, slapstick homage to silent-era cinema. It prioritizes physical gags and orchestral scoring over complex social or identity-based character arcs. The narrative structure centers almost entirely on a single protagonist's struggle against nature. Since the film avoids the complexities of human social structures in favor of a man-versus-nature framework, it lacks the structure needed for storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The production serves as a specialized exercise in genre revival rather than a platform for social commentary. Ultimately, the film's reliance on the lone hero cliché creates a narrative that is fundamentally traditional in its character development.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hundreds of Beavers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The story focuses solely on a male protagonist in a wilderness setting.

How does Hundreds of Beavers portray gender?

Minimal

The story follows a traditional masculine archetype. The absence of female characters or diverse gender expressions reinforces a single masculine perspective.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hundreds of Beavers?

Minimal

The cast and main storyline are primarily white. Set in the 19th-century frontier, the film does not incorporate diverse casting or perspectives on multiple aspects of identity.

How does Hundreds of Beavers represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film avoids social institutions such as religion or government, focusing instead on primal humor. This results in a neutral stance rather than a progressive cultural viewpoint.

Does Hundreds of Beavers include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters shown with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not engage with neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

The film excels in its postmodern stylistic imitation of silent-era cinema.

Limited or Absent

The narrow narrative focus lacks the complexity necessary for diverse character arcs or social representation.
The reliance on a singular masculine archetype hinders the exploration of diverse gender expressions.
The avoidance of social institutions limits opportunities for meaningful cultural or multi-layered commentary.

Official Synopsis

In the 19th century, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers.

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