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Temps

Name: Temps
Director: Ryan Sage
Released: 2016
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2016

Not Rated

Director

Ryan Sage

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Temps is a character-driven exploration of lifestyle choices and socioeconomic rebellion. Its strength lies in deconstructing traditional professional expectations and gender hierarchies through its protagonist's journey. However, the film lacks significant diversity in representation, particularly in LGBTQ+ identities and racial diversity. The narrative prioritizes a specific critique of stability and traditional career paths over broader social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Temps have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a romantic relationship between Jefferson and Stephanie. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or storylines that challenge traditional heterosexual norms.

How does Temps portray gender?

Fair

Stephanie defies traditional female stereotypes by being an ambitious catalyst for change. Her proactive nature challenges passive female archetypes and prompts the male lead to reassess his lifestyle.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Temps?

Limited

The cast and storyline suggest a conventional demographic makeup. There is no indication of characters of color taking leading roles or a diverse, non-Anglo-Saxon majority.

How does Temps represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques socioeconomic structures by focusing on vagabond lifestyles. It explores anti-capitalist sentiments and the rejection of standard, ambition-driven Western success models.

Does Temps include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in the provided material.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles by positioning the female lead as an ambitious driver of change.
Provides a thoughtful critique of traditional socioeconomic structures and the Western success model.

Limited or Absent

Does not provide visible LGBTQ+ representation or ability to act within the main character arcs.
Lacks racial and ethnic diversity in the cast and narrative structure.

Official Synopsis

Jefferson is a lovable ski-bum temp worker whose singular joy comes from an annual excursion to the slopes with fellow vagabond/best friend, Curtis. When Jefferson falls for fellow temp worker, Stephanie, an ambitious go-getter, he is forced to re-evaluate his minimum wage, minimum commitment lifestyle.

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