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Stoked And Broke

Name: Stoked And Broke
Director: Cyrus Sutton
Released: 2010
Duration: 55 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2010

Not Rated

Director

Cyrus Sutton

Runtime

55 minutes

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Stoked And Broke is a documentary that excels in its cultural critique but narrows its focus to the experiences of two male protagonists. It successfully challenges capitalist structures and consumerist dependency through a minimalist surfing journey. However, the film's scope is limited. It primarily centers on the two male protagonists, resulting in a lack of diverse racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ perspectives. The focus on a specific subculture means there is less representation of broader social issues. Ultimately, the film is a specialized exploration of lifestyle minimalism. It prioritizes a deep philosophical examination of autonomy and systemic alienation over broader demographic diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Stoked And Broke have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any specific LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story focuses on the physical and philosophical journey of the two main subjects.

How does Stoked And Broke portray gender?

Fair

The documentary emphasizes male-driven adventure themes within the surfing subculture. While not overtly sexist, the story mainly follows traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Stoked And Broke?

Fair

The film focuses solely on the two main characters, Ryan Burch and Cyrus Sutton. There is no evidence of a diverse supporting cast, reflecting the filmmakers' specific social circle.

How does Stoked And Broke represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film critiques consumerism through DIY survivalism. By rejecting commercial travel, it challenges typical adventure genre expectations and explores themes of freedom versus alienation.

Does Stoked And Broke include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Strong cultural critique of consumerism and capitalist structures.
Innovative DIY themes that challenge traditional adventure genre clichés.
Sophisticated exploration of the tension between freedom and alienation.

Limited or Absent

Limited racial and ethnic diversity within the narrative scope.
Heavy reliance on male-centric adventure themes and perspectives.
Lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities or disability themes.

Official Synopsis

A Staycation Surfari Epic on Zero Dollars... Making their own boards, bamboo rickshaws, solar cookers, and hobo stoves, surfers Ryan Burch and Cyrus Sutton set off on a thirty mile, eight day walk through San Diego, CA. But what begins as a guide to taking a minimalist surfing journey, quickly becomes an examination of freedom vs alienation.

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