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Rubes

Name: Rubes
Director: Nathan Alan Bunker
Released: 2019
Duration: 6 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Nathan Alan Bunker

Runtime

6 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Rubes functions as a conventional horror-comedy focusing on a revenge cliché. The plot emphasizes mechanical ingenuity and personal retribution without exploring identity or social power dynamics. The film does not offer opportunities for underrepresented groups to take a leading role. Instead, the narrative focuses on the grievances of two teachers using a Rube Goldberg machine. Overall, the film maintains a neutral stance without challenging established social hierarchies or engaging with broader systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Rubes have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender experiences.

How does Rubes portray gender?

Limited

The gender of the two teacher protagonists is not specified. The story does not challenge traditional gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Rubes?

Limited

The cast and plot do not show diversity or non-Anglo-Saxon backgrounds. The focus is on a localized revenge plot without considering multiple aspects of identity.

How does Rubes represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story centers on personal grievances rather than broader cultural or systemic issues. It does not address anti-capitalist or deconstructionist themes.

Does Rubes include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions. These elements are not central to the story or its characters.

Present on Screen

The film presents a unique premise involving a complex Rube Goldberg machine used for narrative retribution.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ communities and individuals with disabilities.
There is a noticeable lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the cast and narrative.
The story does not engage with broader social, systemic, or cultural critiques.

Official Synopsis

Two disgruntled teachers use a Rube Goldberg machine to exact revenge on the people who have wronged them.

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