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Semi-Pro

Name: Semi-Pro
Director: Kent Alterman
Released: 2008
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2008

Director

Kent Alterman

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Semi-Pro functions as a traditional comedy that prioritizes humor over challenging social norms. The narrative structure reinforces conventional masculine and Western archetypes without questioning them. The film lacks the intentionality needed to disrupt established social norms, sticking to a traditionalist approach to mid-2000s comedy.

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Category Breakdown

Does Semi-Pro have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses mainly on heterosexual and masculine dynamics, with no visible LGBTQ+ characters or diverse gender identities.

How does Semi-Pro portray gender?

Limited

The story emphasizes male experiences and masculinity, with female characters serving mostly as supporting roles rather than driving the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Semi-Pro?

Fair

Although the ABA setting offers a diverse athletic environment, the narrative does not highlight multi-layered stories or diverse backgrounds.

How does Semi-Pro represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on a typical Western capitalist framework focused on professional success, without critiquing Western institutions or systemic issues.

Does Semi-Pro include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any significant representation of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities, nor does it use disability for deeper storytelling.

Present on Screen

The ABA setting provides a backdrop that allows for a diverse athletic environment.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or any engagement with queer identities.
Female characters lack independent roles and primarily support male development.
The narrative fails to prioritize multi-layered stories or diverse racial backgrounds.
There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

Jackie Moon is the owner, promoter, coach, and star player of the Flint Michigan Tropics of the American Basketball Association (ABA), the worst team in the league. In 1976 before the ABA collapses, the NBA plans to merge with the best teams of the ABA at the end of the season. Only the top four teams will make the move and the worst teams will fold. If the Tropics want to make it to the NBA, Jackie Moon must rally his team and start winning.

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