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Summer of 84
Representation Score
3.3/10
Limited
2018
NRDirector
Yoann-Karl Whissell, François Simard, Anouk Whissell
Runtime
106 minutes
Average Rating
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Summer of 84 is a stylistic tribute to 1980s suburban thrillers, capturing the tension of institutional distrust through its central mystery. However, the film maintains traditional demographic representations, focusing on a homogeneous group of white males. It does not offer multi-layered depth or representation for diverse identities, including LGBTQ+, disabilities, or varied cultural backgrounds.
Category Breakdown
Does Summer of 84 have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on a typical group of teenage boys and does not include any characters with non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities. It also does not challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
How does Summer of 84 portray gender?
The story mainly revolves around young men and their friendships. Female characters play minor roles and do not have much influence over the plot.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Summer of 84?
The main characters are white males living in a suburban area. The casting reflects traditional demographics without introducing diverse backgrounds.
How does Summer of 84 represent religion and culture?
The story explores distrust in institutions by portraying law enforcement as potentially corrupt. This theme is driven by teenage paranoia rather than addressing broader societal issues.
Does Summer of 84 include disability representation?
The film does not address neurodivergence or mental health issues. There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.
Present on Screen
- Captures the tension of institutional distrust through its central mystery.
- Emulates the stylistic aesthetics of 1980s suburban thrillers effectively.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include diverse casting with characters from various backgrounds.
- Female characters have limited roles and do not drive the plot.
- No representation for LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.
Official Synopsis
After suspecting that their police officer neighbor is a serial killer, a group of teenage friends spend their summer spying on him and gathering evidence, but as they get closer to discovering the truth, things get dangerous.
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