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Minor

Name: Minor
Director: Sam C. Avery
Released: 2017
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Sam C. Avery

Runtime

72 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Minor is a character-driven journey centered on the personal ambitions of young musicians. They seek to reclaim their futures by stealing a car and traveling from Niagara Falls to California, prioritizing personal freedom over legal and parental constraints. While the film explores themes of non-conformity and self-actualization, it lacks complexity in representing diverse identities. The narrative operates as a conventional road story without challenging traditional societal structures. Overall, the film's impact on diversity is limited due to a lack of verified information about race, gender identity, and disability, focusing instead on individualistic rebellion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Minor have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or representations of non-cisgender identities. It does not address any queer themes or narratives.

How does Minor portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around two underage musicians, but their specific genders are not specified. Although the protagonists take significant actions, the narrative does not challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Minor?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The story does not discuss casting actors of different races in roles traditionally associated with specific ethnicities.

How does Minor represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot focuses on characters breaking institutional rules by stealing and traveling without permission. This highlights individual rebellion but does not provide a broader critique of systemic institutions.

Does Minor include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no representation of neurodivergence or chronic illness.

Present on Screen

The narrative highlights individual ability to act and the pursuit of personal goals.
Protagonists exhibit non-conformist behavior by defying traditional institutional boundaries.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks complexity in representing diverse identities.
There is no representation of racial, gender, or disability-based perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Underage musicians from Niagara Falls take destiny into their own hands by stealing a limousine and driving to California. Their fate takes an unexpected turn that pulls the pair apart with polarizing consequences.

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