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Take the 10

Take the 10

Representation Score

4.6/10

Fair

2017

Not Rated

Director

Chester Tam

Runtime

80 minutes

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The film serves as a character study of urban subcultures, emphasizing the social dynamics of the Inland Empire. It stands out by focusing on unconventional social structures and the fringes of conventional capitalism. However, the narrative is heavily skewed towards male-centric storytelling, limiting its multi-layered depth due to the absence of women's ability to drive the story or LGBTQ+ representation. While the setting suggests a diverse racial landscape, the story lacks complex, multi-layered character development.

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Category Breakdown

Does Take the 10 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or storylines that explore queer identity. The narrative focuses on urban social dynamics and specific character types rather than queer identity exploration.

How does Take the 10 portray gender?

Fair

The story emphasizes male-centric social dynamics, focusing on two best friends and male-coded roles. There is a notable absence of prominent female characters or women's ability to drive the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Take the 10?

Good

The Inland Empire setting and hip-hop focus suggest a narrative that engages with diverse, non-Anglo-Saxon urban environments. This implies a racially diverse cast.

How does Take the 10 represent religion and culture?

Fair

By centering characters operating on the fringes of conventional capitalism, the film explores the intersection of illicit economies and retail labor, moving away from idealized Western productivity.

Does Take the 10 include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the film's context.

Present on Screen

  • The hip-hop setting and Inland Empire location engage with diverse, non-Anglo-Saxon urban environments.
  • The narrative explores non-traditional social structures centered around characters on the fringes of conventional capitalism.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks evidence of women's ability to drive the story or the subversion of traditional gendered power structures.
  • There is no visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered narrative arcs.
  • The story shows no evidence of including characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A day in the life of two best friends, a drug dealer, and a store manager collide at a hip-hop concert in the Inland Empire.

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