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Triple Standard

Name: Triple Standard
Director: William Branden Blinn
Released: 2010
Duration: 20 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2010

Director

William Branden Blinn

Runtime

20 minutes

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Triple Standard delves into the conflict between performative masculinity and authentic identity. The narrative follows a protagonist who dismantles his own systemic prejudices to achieve self-actualization. While the film provides a platform for exploring queer identity, it relies on the cliché of the closeted individual. The focus remains heavily on the internal struggle of a single character rather than a broader spectrum of diverse experiences. Ultimately, the film serves as a critique of straight-centered social structures, using a specific personal revelation to challenge established social hierarchies and traditional norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Triple Standard have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film centers on a protagonist's journey of discovering their queer identity. It explores the transition from internalized prejudice to self-recognition within a traditionally masculine context.

How does Triple Standard portray gender?

Fair

The narrative challenges traditional masculinity by disrupting the hyper-masculine ideals associated with a former basketball star. It questions the conventional expectations of male social dominance and strength.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Triple Standard?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or the setting.

How does Triple Standard represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques the psychological burden of adhering to rigid, judgmental community standards. It emphasizes individualized morality over a singular, traditionalist worldview.

Does Triple Standard include disability representation?

Minimal

The provided material contains no evidence regarding the presence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a meaningful exploration of the complexities of queer identity.
It effectively challenges hyper-masculine stereotypes through its protagonist's journey.
The narrative critiques rigid, judgmental social and community standards.

Limited or Absent

The reliance on the 'closeted individual' cliché may limit narrative depth.
There is a lack of broader gender-based hierarchy subversions.
The film lacks information regarding racial, ethnic, or disability representation.

Official Synopsis

A homophobic ex-basketball star is forced to face the reality that he himself is gay.

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