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Jackass Volume One

Name: Jackass Volume One
Director: Jeff Tremaine
Released: 2005
Duration: 125 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2005

Director

Jeff Tremaine

Runtime

125 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Jackass Volume One is a compilation focused on physical stunts and disruptions of public order. It prioritizes shock value over exploring social or identity-based themes. The film maintains a homogeneous social structure that minimally engages with diverse identities. The content centers on a masculine-coded experience of physical endurance, focusing almost exclusively on a uniform demographic. It fails to challenge traditional demographic hierarchies or provide meaningful representation for underrepresented groups. Ultimately, the film serves as a collection of shock-value stunts rather than a narrative that explores the diversity of human experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does Jackass Volume One have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-cisgender identities. It lacks any representation of queer experiences or identities.

How does Jackass Volume One portray gender?

Minimal

The main cast is predominantly male, reinforcing traditional gender roles. Female characters are notably absent, and there is no depiction of women taking active roles in the stunts.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Jackass Volume One?

Minimal

The cast is overwhelmingly white and male, with little diversity in terms of ethnicity or race. The film does not feature actors from different ethnic backgrounds.

How does Jackass Volume One represent religion and culture?

Fair

Humor is derived from disrupting public order and social norms. However, the film does not offer a cohesive critique of Western institutions, instead focusing on chaotic individual behavior.

Does Jackass Volume One include disability representation?

Limited

The performers are shown as able-bodied individuals performing high-risk stunts. The film avoids addressing the complexities of disability by focusing on physical endurance and slapstick comedy.

Present on Screen

The film offers a unique form of anti-social humor through the disruption of public order.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, remaining largely homogenous.
There is a significant absence of women's ability to drive the story and gender diversity.
The film provides no representation for LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent individuals.
The focus on able-bodied physical endurance ignores the complexities of disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Johnny Knoxville stars. included are more than 100 never-before-seen segments and an uncensored commentary track.

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