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Pro Pool

Name: Pro Pool
Director: Alec Pronovost
Released: 2022
Duration: 8 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2022

Director

Alec Pronovost

Runtime

8 minutes

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Pro Pool is a character study centered around the economic displacement of a recent college graduate. The film examines the friction between intellectual labor and the service sector, offering a subtle critique of how modern capitalism treats specialized education. However, the film lacks visible markers of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. It does not feature diverse casting or explore non-traditional identity frameworks, remaining within a standard socio-economic landscape. Ultimately, the narrative prioritizes a singular perspective on workforce frustration over a broad spectrum of social identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Pro Pool have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or situations that suggest LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities.

How does Pro Pool portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist dealing with professional challenges. While it avoids traditional heroic clichés, it does not provide specific subversions of gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Pro Pool?

Minimal

The narrative does not show a diverse cast or the presence of non-Anglo-Saxon characters. The setting implies a potentially homogeneous social environment.

How does Pro Pool represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques modern economic institutions through the protagonist's struggles. It highlights the tension between specialized academic education and the realities of the gig economy.

Does Pro Pool include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health themes. The narrative does not explore these aspects of the human experience.

Present on Screen

Critiques the relationship between academic merit and economic stability.
Explores the systemic disillusionment found within the modern gig economy.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible markers of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity across various identities.
Does not include diverse casting or non-Anglo-Saxon characters.
Fails to address LGBTQ+ identities or disability-related themes.

Official Synopsis

Newly graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history and civilization, Charles-Olivier struggles to find a job in his field and must rely on a clerk position in a pool shop. Feeling down, he navigates his gig as best he can.

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