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High Voltage

Name: High Voltage
Director: Howard Higgin
Released: 1929
Duration: 63 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

1929

Passed

Director

Howard Higgin

Runtime

63 minutes

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High Voltage is a survival drama set in the 1920s, which limits its scope to the societal norms of that time. Although it lacks the modern approach to diversity, its Pre-Code status allows for a more nuanced look at moral ambiguity and social conflicts. The narrative centers on class tension and the clash between social outcasts and authority figures. It provides a backdrop for character-driven conflict. Ultimately, the film relies on traditional character types and a homogeneous demographic, reflecting the era’s social structures rather than challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does High Voltage have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities, nor does it depict any same-sex relationships or interactions.

How does High Voltage portray gender?

Fair

Characters like 'The Kid' and Carole Lombard have roles that involve surviving in a challenging environment. However, the film adheres to typical gender roles from the early 20th century.

How racially and ethnically diverse is High Voltage?

Limited

The cast and the Sierra Nevada setting reflect the predominantly white population norms of 1929. The story follows conventional Anglo-centric structures without showing any non-white characters.

How does High Voltage represent religion and culture?

Fair

The isolated church setting critiques organized religion and bureaucratic institutions. The story delves into moral relativism through social outcasts and established authorities.

Does High Voltage include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or cognitive disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Pre-Code status allows for a more nuanced depiction of moral ambiguity and social conflicts.
The survival setting highlights class tensions between outcasts and authority figures.
The narrative explores moral relativism through diverse character types like hobos and criminals.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary characters.
Racial and ethnic diversity is limited, reflecting the homogeneous norms of the era.
There is no evidence of characters with physical or cognitive disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A busload of passengers gets stranded in a snowstorm and take refuge in an abandoned church, where they run into a mysterious man who may be on the run from the law.

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