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Jimmy the Kid

Name: Jimmy the Kid
Director: Gary Nelson
Released: 1982
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

1982

Director

Gary Nelson

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Jimmy the Kid is a period comedy that emphasizes accurate social structures of the 1930s rather than modern diversity. While the Great Depression setting offers a critique of economic hardship, the film remains a conventional studio comedy. The narrative follows a 'trickster' character navigating a world of economic instability. However, this character study does not delve into broader social issues related to identity or inclusivity. Overall, the film adheres to the demographic norms of the early 1980s, lacking diverse casting and engagement with LGBTQ+ themes or disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Jimmy the Kid have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. The story revolves around traditional heterosexual relationships.

How does Jimmy the Kid portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male protagonist following traditional gender roles typical of the 1930s. The narrative does not challenge traditional masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Jimmy the Kid?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white with no evidence of diverse racial representation. There are no characters from different ethnic backgrounds.

How does Jimmy the Kid represent religion and culture?

Fair

Set during the Great Depression, the film critiques economic failures through minor scams used by the protagonist to survive.

Does Jimmy the Kid include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There are no storylines centered around neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

The Great Depression setting provides a relevant backdrop for exploring systemic economic failure.
The protagonist's survival tactics offer a subtle critique of moral relativism in a struggling economy.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
The cast is notably homogeneous, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
There is no meaningful portrayal of characters with disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Gang of bumbling crooks kidnap a bratty little kid, find out they got more than they bargained for.

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