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Perfect High

Perfect High

Representation Score

6.4/10

Good

2015

TV-14

Director

Vanessa Parise

Runtime

88 minutes

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Perfect High is a cautionary drama centered around a female protagonist dealing with addiction. While it offers a female protagonist with psychological depth, the story remains within traditional dramatic frameworks. The film achieves moderate racial inclusion through its cast and urban setting, yet it does not use these identities to drive central themes. It lacks intentional LGBTQ+ visibility and complex multi-layered layers. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard cautionary tale. It uses physical trauma as a plot engine for addiction rather than exploring the broader nuances of disability or systemic social critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Perfect High have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on the protagonist's descent into substance abuse and peer dynamics. It doesn't include significant queer romantic arcs or diverse gender identities, sticking to traditional heterosexual structures.

How does Perfect High portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on a female protagonist, Amanda, whose role is tied to her dance and her struggle with addiction. It avoids damsel clichés but focuses on a singular female perspective.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Perfect High?

Fair

The cast includes actors of different backgrounds like Israel Broussard and Daniela Bobadilla, reflecting moderate integration. The urban setting in Chicago allows for a more diverse social environment compared to typical rural dramas.

How does Perfect High represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative critiques suburban social structures and the pursuit of high school status. It uses drug use as a cautionary tale rather than a tool for social rebellion.

Does Perfect High include disability representation?

Fair

A physical injury serves as the catalyst for the protagonist's medical dependency. This functions primarily as a plot device rather than a nuanced exploration of disability.

Present on Screen

  • Features a female-led narrative that avoids traditional damsel clichés.
  • Includes a moderately diverse cast and an urban metropolitan setting.
  • Provides a visceral look at the psychological battle of addiction.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks intentional LGBTQ+ visibility or queer romantic arcs.
  • Uses physical injury primarily as a plot device rather than exploring disability.
  • Does not engage with complex multi-layered identities or systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

Sweet suburban teen Amanda is introduced by her new friends to prescription drug-sharing, but the recreational fun soon leads her to a life-altering heroin addiction.

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