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My Butt Has a Fever

Name: My Butt Has a Fever
Director: Loren Bouchard, Bernard Derriman
Released: 2022
Duration: 6 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2022

Director

Loren Bouchard, Bernard Derriman

Runtime

6 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film relies on absurdist humor and the subversion of social norms rather than explicit identity-based representation. The central conflict stems from children using music to disrupt institutional order, providing a moderate level of cultural ability to act. While female characters drive the plot through their performance, the lack of information regarding racial and disability representation prevents a more comprehensive diversity profile. The creative pedigree suggests a focus on unconventional social dynamics rather than traditional demographic inclusivity. Ultimately, the work functions as a comedic disruption of authority, prioritizing individual expression over systemic decorum.

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Category Breakdown

Does My Butt Has a Fever have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly depict LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy. The story focuses on a musical performance within a school setting.

How does My Butt Has a Fever portray gender?

Fair

Female characters Tina and Louise take center stage during the talent show, challenging a male authority figure and subtly subverting traditional classroom hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is My Butt Has a Fever?

Minimal

The provided information does not offer enough detail regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the characters. Consequently, no assessment can be made.

How does My Butt Has a Fever represent religion and culture?

Good

The story centers on the disruption of institutional authority. Defying school decorum through absurdist musical expression serves as a primary comedic driver.

Does My Butt Has a Fever include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The documentation provides no information regarding disability representation.

Present on Screen

Female characters play a significant role in driving the story through their performance.
The narrative successfully challenges traditional institutional hierarchies and decorum.
The focus on individual expression challenges established social norms.

Limited or Absent

The lack of visible racial or ethnic diversity limits the scope of representation.
There is no evidence of disability representation within the characters.
The absence of explicit LGBTQ+ identities results in limited queer representation.

Official Synopsis

At the school talent show, Tina, Gene, and Louise sing a song titled "My Butt Has a Fever," much to Mr. Frond’s dismay.

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