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Fraternity House

Name: Fraternity House
Director: Antonijs Prizevoits
Released: 2008
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2008

Unrated

Director

Antonijs Prizevoits

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Fraternity House operates within the conventional boundaries of the collegiate comedy genre. The narrative prioritizes the preservation of a specific party lifestyle and traditional social hierarchies over any meaningful social deconstruction. The film lacks intentionality regarding the way different parts of someone's identity overlap. By focusing on the peer-group dynamics of a fraternity, the story adheres to established archetypes that typically favor the status quo. Ultimately, the work functions as a celebration of youthful avoidance of responsibility. It does not seek to disrupt social norms or provide diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Fraternity House have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a male-dominated fraternity environment. There is no representation of non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor does it challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Fraternity House portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around male protagonists Jake, Evan, and Greg. It emphasizes traditional masculine social structures without giving women significant roles or challenging gender norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Fraternity House?

Limited

The narrative lacks specific details about racial diversity. The fraternity setting suggests a potential for homogeneous casting typical of the genre.

How does Fraternity House represent religion and culture?

Limited

The themes center on youthful hedonism and maintaining social status. The film celebrates established social institutions without offering critiques or alternative cultural perspectives.

Does Fraternity House include disability representation?

Minimal

The provided information contains no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film adheres to recognizable and established collegiate comedy clichés.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks depth in representing various aspects of identity.
There is a notable absence of women's ability to drive the story or challenge gender norms.
The film fails to include representation for LGBTQ+ or disabled identities.

Official Synopsis

On the last day of college, graduating seniors Jake and Evan don't want to give up their party life just yet. They have one last day to figure out how to stay on campus for a fifth year. With help from 8th year senior and fraternity legend Greg "Fossil" Karanowski they find themselves getting into more and more trouble.

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