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Team-Mates

Team-Mates

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

1978

R

Director

Steven Jacobson

Runtime

84 minutes

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Team-Mates centers on a female protagonist challenging traditional gender roles by joining a high school football team. However, the film's scope is narrow, lacking representation of racial, LGBTQ+, or disability diversity. Its impact is confined to subverting gender norms within a conventional framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Team-Mates have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any visible representations of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.

How does Team-Mates portray gender?

Good

Vicki Mason is a central female character who challenges traditional gender roles by trying to join a high school football team.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Team-Mates?

Limited

There is no information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. The film likely adheres to the demographic norms common in late-1970s mainstream comedies.

How does Team-Mates represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story unfolds within a typical high school setting and does not explore anti-institutional or secular themes.

Does Team-Mates include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The main character actively challenges traditional gender hierarchies.
  • The narrative explores female empowerment in masculine environments.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
  • There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity in the cast.
  • The story does not include characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Vicki Mason, a high school senior, decides to prove a point by trying out for the school football team

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