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H.E. Double Hockey Sticks

Name: H.E. Double Hockey Sticks
Director: Randall Miller
Released: 1999
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1999

TV-G

Director

Randall Miller

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

H.E. Double Hockey Sticks stands out for its progressive portrayal of queer identity, making it a central theme in the protagonist's growth. By integrating these nuances into a mainstream family comedy, the film challenges typical assumptions about straight relationships. However, the film falls short in terms of racial and ethnic diversity. The world it presents is a homogeneous suburban landscape that lacks representation of non-Anglo-Saxon identities. Overall, the film emphasizes individual identity exploration while neglecting broader systemic or institutional critiques, staying grounded in traditional Western social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does H.E. Double Hockey Sticks have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film focuses on Dave's journey of discovering his sexual identity within the context of teenage social hierarchies. This makes queer identity a central part of his character development rather than a side issue.

How does H.E. Double Hockey Sticks portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around the dynamics of adolescent boys and the competitive nature of hockey. While it touches on vulnerability, it stays rooted in traditional masculine social structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is H.E. Double Hockey Sticks?

Limited

The setting and casting depict a predominantly white, homogeneous suburban environment. The story does not include diverse ethnic backgrounds or multicultural representation.

How does H.E. Double Hockey Sticks represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film uses supernatural demonic elements to explore moral themes within a typical American suburban context. It does not question Western institutions or religious practices.

Does H.E. Double Hockey Sticks include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a narrative driver or plot device.

Present on Screen

Offers a meaningful exploration of a protagonist navigating queer identity formation.
Incorporates sexual identity into the main storyline rather than treating it as a minor subplot.

Limited or Absent

Needs more racial and ethnic diversity, focusing on a homogeneous white demographic.
Relies on traditional masculine social structures and gender hierarchies.
Does not engage with multicultural perspectives or diverse social settings.

Official Synopsis

Satan, in the form of Ms. Beelzebub, sends apprentice demon Griffelkin to Earth's surface to steal the soul of a talented young hockey player named Dave, who aspires to be the youngest man to ever win the Stanley Cup.

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