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Movers & Shakers

Name: Movers & Shakers
Director: William Asher
Released: 1985
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

1985

Director

William Asher

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Movers & Shakers operates as a typical industry satire from its 1985 release. The narrative structure emphasizes the professional struggles of male characters within the studio system rather than addressing social issues. The film lacks visible diversity, focusing instead on the commodification of intimacy through a male-centric lens. It adheres to the era's conventional formulas rather than challenging systemic hierarchies. Overall, the work serves as a critique of Hollywood's internal workings rather than a platform for progressive social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Movers & Shakers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film explores themes of intimacy and professional relationships but does not highlight any queer characters or those with non-binary gender identities.

How does Movers & Shakers portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male-dominated industry, featuring roles traditionally held by men. Female characters do not play significant roles in driving the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Movers & Shakers?

Limited

The film is set in a Hollywood studio environment that appears predominantly white. There are no characters of color or a diverse cast to represent various racial backgrounds.

How does Movers & Shakers represent religion and culture?

Fair

The storyline critiques the tension between professional ethics and commercial interests. It does not explore or highlight diverse cultural or secular perspectives.

Does Movers & Shakers include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film provides a satirical perspective on the intersection of capitalism and the commodification of human intimacy.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse representation, focusing primarily on a male-dominated professional hierarchy.
There is a notable absence of queer characters or those with non-binary gender identities.
The production lacks evidence of racial or ethnic diversity among its main characters.

Official Synopsis

Studio head Joe Mulholland promises his dying producer and mentor, Saul Gritz, to adapt a popular sex manual into a film, despite his better judgment. Unable to figure out how to turn the nonfiction book into a narrative movie, Mulholland enlists the services of Herb Dorman, a screenwriter of popular romantic films with a bad marriage, and volatile director Sid Spokane to help him create a movie.

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