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Moss

Name: Moss
Director: Daniel Peddle
Released: 2017
Duration: 81 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

2017

PG-13

Director

Daniel Peddle

Runtime

81 minutes

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Moss is a character-driven drama that centers on a narrow, individualistic coming-of-age arc. The film successfully disrupts traditional family hierarchies by portraying the father as an oppressive figure rather than a supportive one. However, the film lacks breadth in its representation of diverse social identities. It fails to include visible LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, or clear depictions of disability, resulting in a limited social scope. Ultimately, the narrative prioritizes personal liberation over a more comprehensive exploration of diverse social identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Moss have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor does it show any same-sex relationships. There are no significant roles for LGBTQ+ individuals in the story.

How does Moss portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist's quest for independence. While it challenges traditional patriarchal roles by showing the father as a source of resentment, it does not address women's ability to drive the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Moss?

Limited

Set in the American South, the film features a predominantly white cast with no clear evidence of racial diversity. The focus remains on the protagonist's personal journey without highlighting different backgrounds.

How does Moss represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative examines the breakdown of traditional family structures. It emphasizes individual freedom and autonomy over maintaining conventional family values.

Does Moss include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of physical disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. While the protagonist is described as troubled, it is unclear if this indicates a clinical issue.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional patriarchal roles by portraying the father as an oppressive figure rather than a protector.
Explores themes of individualistic liberation and the breakdown of the nuclear family.

Limited or Absent

Lacks demonstrable breadth in characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ identities and racial diversity.
Does not provide clear evidence of female character's ability to drive the story or diverse ethnic perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Set in the American South, an isolated and troubled young man embarks, on his eighteenth birthday, on an unexpected adventure never to be forgotten. For Moss, whose mother died while delivering him, the day means freedom, especially from his father, whom Moss believes resents him for his very existence. However, it will take more than this milestone day to set the troubled young man free.

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