So You Want to Be a Paper Hanger
1951
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So You Want a Raise
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Representation Score
0.3/10
Minimal
1950
ApprovedDirector
Richard L. Bare
Runtime
10 minutes
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So You Want a Raise is a mid-century comedic vignette that emphasizes traditional workplace hierarchies. The narrative focuses on a singular male protagonist navigating a standard power dynamic with a superior, providing a narrow view of professional life. The film lacks complexity regarding intersecting identities or any engagement with identity politics. It adheres to the conventional social and economic structures of its time, reinforcing the status quo.
Category Breakdown
Does So You Want a Raise have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any characters with non-straight identities. It operates within the conventional social norms of 1950.
How does So You Want a Raise portray gender?
The story revolves around a male protagonist and his male boss, reinforcing traditional mid-century patriarchal structures without challenging them.
How racially and ethnically diverse is So You Want a Raise?
The narrative depicts a homogeneous corporate environment typical of the era. It reflects the non-diverse casting standards of 1950.
How does So You Want a Raise represent religion and culture?
The film operates within a framework of traditional Western capitalism, reinforcing established social and economic hierarchies.
Does So You Want a Raise include disability representation?
There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.
Present on Screen
- Offers a clear, focused comedic observation of mid-century institutional life and workplace dynamics.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of diverse identities, including LGBTQ+, various racial backgrounds, or people with disabilities.
- Reinforces traditional patriarchal and capitalist hierarchies without offering subversive or inclusive perspectives.
Official Synopsis
Joe McDoakes asks for a raise and is informed by his boss that the employee selected by him to run the office while he is on vacation will get a raise.
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