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The Secret Cup

Name: The Secret Cup
Director: Jeremy Norrie
Released: 2022
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

7.2/10

Good

2022

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Director

Jeremy Norrie

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Secret Cup explores the niche cultural study of the cannabis hash industry. Its primary strength lies in its examination of subcultural ability to act and the tension between specialized participants and established legal institutions. However, the film lacks specific demographic depth. Since the identities of the participants are not explicitly detailed, the documentary remains neutral on most multi-layered fronts, focusing more on the subversion of authority than on identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Secret Cup have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. There is no specific focus on queer narratives.

How does The Secret Cup portray gender?

Fair

The documentary does not provide explicit details about gendered roles or the subversion of gender hierarchies. It maintains a neutral stance on gender representation.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Secret Cup?

Fair

The racial composition of the participants is not confirmed. While cannabis culture is globally diverse, the film does not explicitly highlight specific racial identities.

How does The Secret Cup represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative centers on a underrepresented industry that actively avoids legal frameworks. This highlights a conflict between subcultural ability to act and state-sanctioned authority.

Does The Secret Cup include disability representation?

Fair

There is no information regarding the inclusion of neurodivergent individuals or people with physical disabilities. The subject matter does not address disability.

Present on Screen

Explores the friction between subcultural ability to act and mainstream legal structures.
Provides a unique look at the specialized world of cannabis hash production.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of diverse gender, racial, or LGBTQ+ identities.
Provides little insight into the inclusion of neurodivergent or disabled individuals.

Official Synopsis

This documentary tells the story of The Secret Cup, the only cannabis competition for creating hash. It showcased the finest authentic achievements in the industry and those that participated had an incredible adventure while avoiding the law.

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