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Ratburger

Name: Ratburger
Director: Matt Lipsey
Released: 2017
Duration: 67 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Matt Lipsey

Runtime

67 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ratburger operates as a conventional family adventure following a classic hero’s journey. The story centers on a moral struggle between individual compassion and exploitative commercialism. While the film empowers a young female protagonist, it lacks intentionality regarding broader social hierarchies. The narrative stays within the established boundaries of traditional family-oriented media. Ultimately, the film functions as a morality play. It prioritizes a universal fable over the representation of diverse lived experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ratburger have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities. The narrative focuses on a traditional conflict.

How does Ratburger portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist drives the plot with significant influence. However, it is unclear if the film challenges gender hierarchies or relies on standard clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ratburger?

Minimal

The story appears centered on a universal moral fable. There is no indication of a focus on racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Ratburger represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film critiques predatory capitalism and commodification. It maintains traditional moral clarity rather than deconstructing Western institutions.

Does Ratburger include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The context does not suggest their inclusion.

Present on Screen

The film provides a female protagonist with significant influence and moral leadership.
The narrative offers a critique of predatory capitalism and exploitative commercial practices.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer lived experiences.
There is no evidence of racial, ethnic, or disability-related diversity in the story.

Official Synopsis

A girl rescues a rat which a malevolent salesman wants to turn into a burger and feed the local schoolchildren with.

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