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Kick Me

Name: Kick Me
Director: Gary Huggins
Released: 2023
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2023

Director

Gary Huggins

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Kick Me serves as a dark, satirical comedy that deconstructs the traditional heroic archetype of the nurturing educator. The film's primary interest lies in its moral relativism, using a school counselor's virtues to trigger chaos. While the cast suggests ethnic variety through diverse top-billed actors, the film lacks depth in other multi-layered areas. There is no visible representation for LGBTQ+ individuals or people with disabilities. Ultimately, the film prioritizes a cynical commentary on social cohesion over explicit advocacy, offering a subversion of social roles rather than a diverse tapestry of identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Kick Me have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories that address LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities.

How does Kick Me portray gender?

Fair

The film may challenge gendered expectations by portraying nurturing traits like compassion as destructive forces. However, specific character arcs that confirm this are not explicitly shown.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Kick Me?

Fair

The main cast includes actors with names that suggest diverse ethnic backgrounds, such as Felipe Rodriguez and Santiago Vasquez, indicating a level of ethnic diversity.

How does Kick Me represent religion and culture?

Good

The film uses a cynical, postmodern critique to challenge traditional social institutions, presenting prosocial values as catalysts for systemic ruin.

Does Kick Me include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions in the film.

Present on Screen

The cast suggests meaningful ethnic variety through diverse top-billed actors.
The narrative provides a unique subversion of traditional gendered virtues and social roles.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities.
There is no evidence of inclusion regarding disability or neurodivergent characters.
character's ability to drive the story regarding racial and ethnic identities remains unverified.

Official Synopsis

A nightmare comedy about a school counselor whose compassion, generosity and dedication destroy the lives of everyone around him.

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