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Ski Patrol

Name: Ski Patrol
Director: Rich Correll
Released: 1990
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1990

Director

Rich Correll

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ski Patrol is a classic example of early 1990s genre filmmaking, emphasizing slapstick humor and conventional romantic storylines. The narrative structure follows established clichés, focusing on a localized conflict between a community group and a commercial opponent. The film upholds traditional social norms, prioritizing light-hearted entertainment over engagement with complex identities and cultural dynamics. Its narrow representation reflects the demographic homogeneity of its time. Ultimately, Ski Patrol maintains conventional expectations rather than challenging them, resulting in a limited portrayal of identity and culture.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ski Patrol have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities. Romantic subplots follow traditional straight and cisgender conventions.

How does Ski Patrol portray gender?

Fair

Female characters have active, professional roles within the ski patrol team. However, these roles focus on romantic entanglements and comedic situations rather than challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ski Patrol?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white, showing a lack of racial or ethnic diversity. The demographics favor a white, Anglo-Saxon norm.

How does Ski Patrol represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on protecting a local business from a developer. It reinforces traditional views of community stability and local entrepreneurship without addressing systemic issues.

Does Ski Patrol include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a tool for character development.

Present on Screen

Female characters are featured in active, professional roles within the ski patrol team.
The film highlights community stability through its focus on local entrepreneurship.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, favoring a white, Anglo-Saxon norm.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional narratives.
Characters with visible or invisible disabilities are not included in the story.
The narrative does not address complex multi-layered identities or systemic hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Pops isn't worried about the renewal of the lease for his ski lodge - the safety record is unblemished in spite of the crew of misfits who make up his ski patrol. But a scheming land developer has other plans and the ski patrol is thrust into a skiing showdown in order to save Pops' mountain.

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