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Grow

Name: Grow
Director: Micah Levin
Released: 2015
Duration: 6 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2015

Director

Micah Levin

Runtime

6 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Grow primarily functions as a traditional science fiction narrative centered around a male protagonist navigating a post-apocalyptic world marked by scarcity. Its strength lies in its thematic exploration of systemic power and resource control, providing a nuanced ethical framework for survival and leveraging systemic advantages. However, the film lacks diverse representation across racial, gendered, and LGBTQ+ identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Grow have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor does it depict any same-sex relationships.

How does Grow portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist named Winston Willis. While it doesn’t explicitly promote gender hierarchies, it does not feature any strong female characters either.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Grow?

Minimal

The narrative does not indicate a predominantly non-white cast. Set in Manhattan, the film does not confirm if racial diversity is represented.

How does Grow represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines systemic oppression through the commodification of oxygen, suggesting a critique of hyper-capitalist structures and resource inequality.

Does Grow include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergent characters or those with physical disabilities. The text does not address sensory or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

The narrative delves into complex themes of hyper-capitalism and resource inequality.
The plot employs a sophisticated ethical framework concerning survival and systemic advantage.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or storylines.
The story does not include neurodivergent or physically disabled characters.

Official Synopsis

Set in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan, where even the air we breathe has a price, oxygen dealer Winston Willis faces off with a mysterious buyer who seems to know Winston's darkest secret. A secret so important it could save all of mankind.

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