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Haters

Name: Haters
Director: Stéphane Marelli
Released: 2021
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2021

Director

Stéphane Marelli

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Haters primarily functions as a character study of the social consequences of the digital age. It explores how internet fame can destroy an individual's life through the lens of social validation. While the film delves into the breakdown of social standing, its narrative structure follows conventional comedic formats. It does not actively challenge traditional identity-based hierarchies or systemic social norms. The focus remains on the interpersonal dynamics between a creator and his detractors, leaving broader themes of racial and gendered diversity largely unexplored.

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Category Breakdown

Does Haters have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around a protagonist trying to regain a romantic relationship. However, the narrative stays within traditional frameworks that assume everyone is straight, without any explicitly queer storylines.

How does Haters portray gender?

Fair

The plot centers on a male protagonist's journey towards redemption. The female character mainly motivates the male lead and does not have much independence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Haters?

Limited

The story focuses on internet culture rather than exploring diverse racial backgrounds. There is no indication of a predominantly non-white cast or intentional racial subversion.

How does Haters represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film looks at the impact of internet fame on social validation and digital reputation. It focuses on the dynamics of internet celebrity without addressing broader systemic issues related to religion or capitalism.

Does Haters include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health challenges. There are no specific details about disability in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film offers a modern look at digital reputation and the instability of social validation in the internet era.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks significant representation of non-traditional gender identities or queer storylines.
Female characters appear to play minor roles, serving mostly as motivators for the male lead.
There is a lack of visible racial or ethnic diversity within the central character dynamics.

Official Synopsis

Internet humor star Thomas the Lama gets out of hand in a video. He becomes the target of all haters and his life falls apart. To win back his girlfriend and his audience, he decides to go meet his 10 biggest detractors to see if they can say, face to face, what they write on his page - Each meeting promises to be epic.

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