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Double Dare

Name: Double Dare
Director: Amanda Micheli
Released: 2004
Duration: 81 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2004

Director

Amanda Micheli

Runtime

81 minutes

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Double Dare offers a compelling look at gendered labor in the film industry. By focusing on the expertise of stuntwomen like Jeannie Epper and Zoe Bell, the film shifts attention from on-screen stars to the skilled professionals behind the scenes. The documentary effectively challenges traditional power structures by highlighting the physical and intellectual demands of stunt work. However, the film's scope is limited regarding other forms of identity, such as racial diversity and LGBTQ+ representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Double Dare have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly feature LGBTQ+ characters or narratives, focusing instead on professional gender dynamics.

How does Double Dare portray gender?

Excellent

The documentary highlights women excelling in a male-dominated field, emphasizing their technical skills and challenging traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Double Dare?

Fair

The film does not provide specific details about the racial makeup of the stunt community, leaving the characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity unclear.

How does Double Dare represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques the Hollywood studio system, examining how it creates systemic barriers for women seeking professional recognition.

Does Double Dare include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address disability or neurodivergence as central themes or character arcs.

Present on Screen

Highlights the professional expertise of women in a male-dominated industry.
Challenges traditional gender hierarchies through the lens of physical competence.
Critiques institutionalized power dynamics within the Hollywood studio system.

Limited or Absent

Lacks specific information about racial and ethnic diversity in the stunt community.
Does not provide clear insights into LGBTQ+ representation or narratives.
Does not address disability or neurodivergence as part of the professional landscape.

Official Synopsis

With being thrown off buildings an occupational hazard, professional stuntwomen Jeannie Epper and Zoë Bell (the alter egos of Wonder Woman and Xena, respectively) would seem well-equipped for any challenges Hollywood might dish out. But finding roles -- and respect -- in a male-dominated field can prove more harrowing than dodging punches.

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