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Stunt Rock

Name: Stunt Rock
Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith
Released: 1978
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

1978

Director

Brian Trenchard-Smith

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Stunt Rock is a genre-driven film that emphasizes technical spectacle and the subcultures of stunt performers and musicians. It operates within the social and demographic constraints of the late 1970s, focusing on professional bravado and physical expertise. The film does not engage with multi-layered identity politics or subversion of social norms. It centers on traditional masculine archetypes and industry-specific clichés, offering little representation for LGBTQ+ individuals, diverse racial groups, or people with disabilities. Ultimately, the film celebrates specialized labor and kinetic energy rather than serving as a tool for social deconstruction or demographic disruption.

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Category Breakdown

Does Stunt Rock have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on traditional masculine roles and rock music, with no representation of non-straight or non-cisgender identities. There are no same-sex relationships or characters with non-binary identities.

How does Stunt Rock portray gender?

Limited

The movie emphasizes male-dominated industries and traditional masculinity. While the main character is strong, there are few female characters or challenges to traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Stunt Rock?

Limited

The cast and setting are mostly homogeneous, reflecting the demographics of the 1970s. The story focuses on professional skills and spectacle without addressing racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Stunt Rock represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses satire to look at the music industry and professional ethics. It celebrates specialized labor rather than critiquing Western institutions.

Does Stunt Rock include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of disabilities, either visible or invisible. The film frames physical risks through daredevil archetypes without addressing neurodivergence or chronic illness.

Present on Screen

Offers a detailed look at the specialized labor and technical skills of stunt performers.
Explores niche subcultures, particularly the intersection of the stunt and rock music industries.

Limited or Absent

Lacks significant female presence or challenges to traditional gender roles.
Does not include diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities within the narrative.
Does not address disability or neurodivergence through a lens of lived experience.

Official Synopsis

Australian stuntman Grant Page goes to Los Angeles to work on a television series. He uses his spare time to lend his expertise to rock band Sorcery. Page helps the band develop pyrotechnic magic tricks for their shows, and also recounts to his own exploits as a stuntman and daredevil as well as various stunts by other greats.

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