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Light Years

Name: Light Years
Director: Colin Thompson
Released: 2019
Duration: 79 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2019

TV-14

Director

Colin Thompson

Runtime

79 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Light Years follows a single male protagonist, Kevin Woodman, through a challenging period in his life. The narrative is highly focused on Kevin Woodman's experiences in 1999. The film lacks any visible representation of diverse identities, including LGBTQ+, racial, or disability representation. While women appear in the cast, their roles and influence are not well-defined, making it difficult to gauge the film's broader social impact.

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Category Breakdown

Does Light Years have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex relationships. It focuses solely on the male protagonist, Kevin Woodman.

How does Light Years portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male lead named Kevin Woodman. Women appear in the cast, but their specific roles and influence on the plot are not clearly defined.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Light Years?

Minimal

There is no mention of the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters. The cast list does not provide any information about diversity.

How does Light Years represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film shows lacrosse practice but does not explore any religious or cultural themes. No broader cultural institutions are represented.

Does Light Years include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities are mentioned. There is no indication of disability representation in the film.

Present on Screen

The film successfully establishes a clear, central protagonist in Kevin Woodman.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of diverse identities and backgrounds.
The cast list provides insufficient detail about character depth and social roles.

Official Synopsis

For Kevin Woodman, 1999 was sad... and weird. But what they didn't tell him at lacrosse practice, is that life only gets weirder and sadder.

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