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Match

Name: Match
Director: Diana Chao
Released: 2017
Duration: 7 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2017

Director

Diana Chao

Runtime

7 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film offers a straightforward portrayal of modern social interactions centered around digital platforms like Tinder. However, it lacks specific character descriptions necessary to assess deeper layers of diversity. The narrative remains conventional, focusing on the mechanics of a Tinder encounter. Since the story does not explicitly engage with progressive themes or regressive clichés, it occupies a middle ground of standard storytelling. Ultimately, the film presents a baseline experience of digital-age romance. Without more detailed information about the cast or character identities, it remains a study of connectivity rather than a vehicle for diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Match have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film includes a couple meeting through Tinder. There is no explicit depiction of queer identity or a critique of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Match portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a peer-to-peer romantic relationship. It does not appear to challenge or reinforce traditional gender roles, staying within a typical social framework.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Match?

Minimal

The available information provides no details regarding the racial or ethnic identities of the characters. Consequently, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.

How does Match represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines modern digital culture through dating apps. It highlights contemporary, individualized social connections without directly critiquing specific cultural institutions.

Does Match include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

The film provides a realistic look at how digital platforms like Tinder facilitate modern romantic encounters.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks explicit character identities, preventing a meaningful exploration of diverse racial, ethnic, or queer perspectives.
The story does not engage with social hierarchies or subvert traditional gender or cultural norms.

Official Synopsis

A couple set up a meeting in the app Tinder and at some moment they notice they are already in the same bar.

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