
Redone
2017

Representation Score
Good
2020
TV-MADirector
David James Armsby
Runtime
5 minutes
Average Rating
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Model Citizen is a sophisticated animated short that uses a dystopian framework to critique hyper-conformity. It succeeds most through its cultural commentary, using a minimalist setting to highlight how institutionalized order can erase individuality. Though the film lacks direct demographic representation, its strength lies in its postmodern critique of Western social cohesion. It frames traditional notions of civility and order as inherently suppressive forces. Ultimately, the work functions as a narrative deconstruction of the 'ideal' social unit. It trades specific character identities for a broader, thematic exploration of autonomy versus systemic regulation.
Category Breakdown
The film doesn't show explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. However, its main theme of rejecting predefined social roles challenges traditional expectations about gender and sexuality.
The characters are designed without specific gender traits to avoid individual differences. While this removes traditional gender roles, the film doesn't actively challenge specific gender power dynamics.
The setting presents a clean, middle-class look that creates a uniform environment. This visual style shows a lack of racial or ethnic diversity, highlighting the suppression of individual differences.
The film effectively critiques Western social structures and the pressures of capitalist conformity. It portrays the pursuit of a polished, compliant facade as a form of systemic oppression.
There are no explicit depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. However, the struggle of a singular consciousness against a rigid system can be seen as a theoretical interpretation of neurodivergent experiences.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A dystopian world where everyone is born and raised to become a "model citizen".

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