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How High 2

Name: How High 2
Director: Bruce Leddy
Released: 2019
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2019

Not Rated

Director

Bruce Leddy

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

How High 2 operates as a niche genre comedy that prioritizes escapism and counter-cultural themes over social critique. The plot centers on two men navigating a supernatural, drug-fueled adventure, which provides a unique lens on unconventional entrepreneurship. While the film succeeds in presenting a non-conformist worldview, it lacks depth in representing diverse identities. The narrative architecture remains largely traditional in its gender and sexual orientation dynamics, focusing on male camaraderie rather than diverse perspectives. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its departure from mainstream institutional values, but it fails to provide meaningful representation for women, LGBTQ+ individuals, or people with disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does How High 2 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on the friendship and business ambitions of two male protagonists. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or arcs that challenge assumptions about straight relationships.

How does How High 2 portray gender?

Fair

The narrative is driven by a male-centric duo. It lacks female characters with significant roles or any subversion of traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is How High 2?

Fair

The Atlanta setting offers potential for a diverse cast. However, the film does not explicitly confirm the racial identities of the leads or characters of color with significant roles.

How does How High 2 represent religion and culture?

Good

The film celebrates counter-cultural lifestyles through its focus on 'potpreneurs.' It prioritizes unconventional commerce and non-conformist behavior over traditional societal norms.

Does How High 2 include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of neurodivergent characters or individuals with physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a refreshing departure from traditional Western values by centering on counter-cultural lifestyles.
It frames non-conformist behavior and unconventional commerce as sources of empowerment and adventure.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks female characters with significant roles or meaningful representation.
There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The film provides no evidence of representation for neurodivergent individuals or people with physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When two jobless friends discover a hidden weed bible and the ultimate bud, they think that they’ve got it made…with 'seed' money to start a new snack delivery app. But, when nearly all of their stash and weed bible are stolen, the two potpreneurs set off on an outrageous, mind-bending adventure through Atlanta to find them. Stoned with supernatural powers, they search 'high' and low, stopping at nothing to recover their ticket to starting a legit business.

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