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Riding Shotgun

Riding Shotgun

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2013

NR

Director

Michael Davis

Runtime

6 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Riding Shotgun is a genre-driven short that centers on a situational comedy of errors between two assassins. While it offers moderate gender inclusion by placing a woman in a professional combat role, the narrative lacks broader diversity. The film relies on standard action-comedy archetypes focused on individualistic pursuits, without providing specific details on character identity or background. Consequently, the work remains a neutral genre piece with limited diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Riding Shotgun have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film features a central partnership between Doyle and Abby. The nature of their relationship remains undefined, leaving their interpersonal dynamic open to interpretation.

How does Riding Shotgun portray gender?

Fair

Abby is portrayed as a semi-professional assassin, which challenges the typical male-dominated action roles. She shares the protagonist spotlight with Doyle in this high-stakes setting.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Riding Shotgun?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the ethnic backgrounds or visual designs of the characters. The narrative provides no details on racial or ethnic representation.

How does Riding Shotgun represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story focuses on mercenary activity and the pursuit of easy money. It operates within a framework of situational ethics common to the action-comedy genre.

Does Riding Shotgun include disability representation?

Minimal

The film contains no evidence of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Abby's role as a co-protagonist assassin provides a moderate challenge to traditional gender hierarchies in action media.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks visible representation of racial, ethnic, or disability-related identities.
  • The narrative focuses on individualistic mercenary goals rather than exploring diverse cultural or communal values.

Official Synopsis

Riding Shotgun is a short film about semi-professional assassins Doyle and Abby who embark on a brand new "hit" adventure. What should be a quick job turns into a fight for their lives when Doyle's ill-timed bathroom break flushes their plans for easy money straight down the toilet.

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