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Ugly

Name: Ugly
Director: LeRon Lee
Released: 2016
Duration: 20 min

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Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2016

TV-MA

Director

LeRon Lee

Runtime

20 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ugly follows a teenage protagonist navigating the emotional challenges of young love and social status. The film is a typical coming-of-age story centered on the social dynamics and ethical dilemmas faced by teenagers. While the film explores the pressures of high school social structures, it does not delve deeply into the overlapping aspects of identity or challenge traditional power structures. Consequently, the narrative remains conventional in its portrayal of teenage life. Due to the lack of specific character identity markers, the film’s approach to diversity remains largely unexplored and traditional.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ugly have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not provide explicit information about the sexual orientation or gender identity of its main characters. Therefore, the narrative remains neutral and does not actively promote LGBTQ+ visibility.

How does Ugly portray gender?

Fair

The story delves into the social hierarchy and traditional gender roles found in high schools. However, it does not show women taking a leading role or challenging the dominance of male leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ugly?

Minimal

The provided context does not specify the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or setting. No information regarding race-bent casting or non-white majority ensembles is available.

How does Ugly represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative looks at the impact of social structures and peer-group dynamics on individual behavior within a high school setting. It highlights how systemic social norms shape students' actions.

Does Ugly include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health issues. There is no representation of disability in the story.

Present on Screen

Examines the complexities of social ethics and emotional standards among peers.
Critiques the hierarchies and social standing within peer groups.

Limited or Absent

Does not offer explicit visibility or proactive representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
Does not demonstrate the subversion of traditional gendered power dynamics.
Does not provide any information about racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

This short film tells the story of a teenage kid interacts with the challenges of young love, social status, and real friendship. His decisions become the cost of gambling the exchange of these emotional standards in a common high school life.

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