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Butter

Name: Butter
Director: Peter Gathings Bunche
Released: 1998
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1998

Director

Peter Gathings Bunche

Runtime

101 minutes

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Butter follows a conventional thriller trajectory centered on a man fighting a corrupt corporate system. The plot focuses on a protagonist trying to clear his name after being framed for a murder. While the film touches on systemic exploitation within the music industry, it lacks complexity regarding identity. The narrative appears driven by genre clichés rather than progressive social commentary. Ultimately, the film lacks verifiable evidence of diverse representation, resulting in a low diversity profile.

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Category Breakdown

Does Butter have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or stories related to non-straight or non-cisgender identities. There is no evidence of queer representation within the plot.

How does Butter portray gender?

Fair

A female singer is a central figure in the story, but her role is mainly defined by her victimization at the hands of corrupt executives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Butter?

Minimal

The narrative does not explicitly state the racial identities of the cast members. There is no evidence of diverse casting or racialized power dynamics.

How does Butter represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores themes of institutional corruption and skepticism toward corporate hierarchies. It highlights the oppressive nature of a powerful record label.

Does Butter include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The provided context does not include any disability-related storylines.

Present on Screen

The film explores themes of systemic corruption and the exploitation of talent by powerful corporate entities.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse representation across gender, race, and disability categories.
The female lead's role is limited to being a victim of corporate malfeasance rather than a character with significant influence.

Official Synopsis

Corrupt record company executives kill a singing sensation with a drug overdose rather than letting her leave their label and join another company. They then frame her cousin/manager for the murder forcing him to go on the run and to try to get the goods on the real killers.

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