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108 Stitches

Name: 108 Stitches
Director: David Rountree
Released: 2014
Duration: 118 min

Representation Score

1.5/10

Minimal

2014

Director

David Rountree

Runtime

118 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

108 Stitches follows a typical underdog comedy storyline, centered on a group of college athletes trying to save their program from a corrupt administration. The narrative emphasizes institutional conflict and the classic misfit cliché over identity-focused storytelling. The film lacks specific representations of diverse identities. It does not feature LGBTQ+ characters, disability representation, or explicit racial diversity. While the film critiques unethical authority, it adheres to conventional comedic archetypes without challenging social or gender hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does 108 Stitches have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story focuses solely on saving the baseball program.

How does 108 Stitches portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a team of misfits and a coach, likely reinforcing traditional masculine stereotypes. There are no characters that challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 108 Stitches?

Limited

Although the term 'misfits' implies a diverse group, the plot does not provide specific information about racial or ethnic backgrounds. There is no depth in representing multiple identities.

How does 108 Stitches represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film critiques Western institutions by portraying the university president as corrupt. However, it does not explore broader systemic issues related to cultural or religious backgrounds.

Does 108 Stitches include disability representation?

Minimal

The plot summary does not mention any characters dealing with physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

The narrative offers a critique of institutional corruption by depicting the university leadership as unethical.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight identities.
There is no depiction of characters navigating disabilities or neurodivergence.
The story relies on traditional masculine stereotypes without subverting gender hierarchies.
The racial and ethnic makeup of the misfit group remains unspecified.

Official Synopsis

With baseball being the last thing on these player's minds, and dealing with one of the longest losing streaks in college history, the team of misfits comes to the realization that the school, led by the corrupt and unethical President of the University, has plans to disband the entire program. Hilarity ensues as they have one afternoon to execute a plan to fill the stadium, sign the top recruit on the planet, and help send their coach out with a bang.

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