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The Fifth

Name: The Fifth
Director: Ryan Levin
Released: 2007
Duration: 14 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2007

Director

Ryan Levin

Runtime

14 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Fifth is a short film that focuses on the everyday experience of four friends trying to find a fifth person for a poker game. The narrative scope is narrow, centered on the logistics of a social gathering. Since the film centers on a conventional social ritual, it does not engage with progressive social frameworks or diverse storytelling. The production seems to be a localized independent project without a broader critique of cultural norms. Overall, the film lacks diverse representation across gender, race, and identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Fifth have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The plot revolves around the logistics of a social event.

How does The Fifth portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a group of friends organizing a poker game. This scenario often emphasizes traditionally masculine social dynamics without challenging gender norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Fifth?

Minimal

No information is available about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. There are no progressive markers of diversity or a predominance of non-white characters.

How does The Fifth represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film portrays a typical social ritual through a weekly poker game. It does not question Western institutions or traditional social structures.

Does The Fifth include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. The movie does not include any neurodivergent or disability-focused narratives.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused character study within a confined, situational setting.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse character identities and characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
The setting relies on traditional, masculine-coded social structures without subversion.
There is no visible racial, cultural, or disability-based storytelling.

Official Synopsis

Four friends struggle to find a fifth player for their weekly poker game.

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