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The Suburban Crocodiles

Name: The Suburban Crocodiles
Director: Wolfgang Becker
Released: 1977
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

6.3/10

Good

1977

Director

Wolfgang Becker

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film stands out for its positive portrayal of a character with a disability, granting the character significant narrative authority and avoiding common stereotypes. However, the film lacks diversity in other areas, such as race and ethnicity, and does not address LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Suburban Crocodiles have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any specific LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It remains neutral without promoting or criticizing LGBTQ+ identities.

How does The Suburban Crocodiles portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a group of children, possibly implying a mix of genders. However, there is no clear indication of challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Suburban Crocodiles?

Limited

The characters are portrayed as middle-class teenagers in a neighborhood setting, suggesting a homogeneous demographic. There is no mention of diverse racial backgrounds or non-white majority casting.

How does The Suburban Crocodiles represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores youth-led adventures in a local crime-ridden area. While it highlights youth ability to act, it does not explicitly challenge traditional or capitalist ideologies.

Does The Suburban Crocodiles include disability representation?

Good

The film includes a character who uses a wheelchair and leads the group. This character has significant narrative authority and avoids typical victim archetypes.

Present on Screen

Effective portrayal of a character with a disability who has significant narrative authority.
Avoids typical victim archetypes by making a wheelchair user the group leader.
Highlights youth ability to act and localized community dynamics.

Limited or Absent

Lack of racial and ethnic diversity among the characters.
No visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight-centered identities.
Unclear stance on traditional gender roles within the peer group.

Official Synopsis

A gang of middle class teen kids stumbles upon a crime in their neighborhood. Remarkably one of the gang members is in a wheelchair, he is somewhat the leader of the group.

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