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America: The Motion Picture

America: The Motion Picture

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2021

TV-MA

Director

Matt Thompson

Runtime

97 minutes

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America: The Motion Picture is a satirical deconstruction of American foundational myths. It succeeds in disrupting conventional historical expectations by treating nationalistic clichés with irreverence and comedic absurdity. However, the film remains centered on traditional masculine energy. The focus on 'bro' culture and hyper-masculine protagonists limits its inclusivity across gender and sexual orientation categories. Ultimately, while the film challenges the sanctity of historical reverence, it lacks significant evidence of characters reflecting multiple aspects of diversity, including race, gender, or disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does America: The Motion Picture have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on hyper-masculine, action-oriented reimaginings of historical figures. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does America: The Motion Picture portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on male-driven action and camaraderie. It reinforces traditional masculine archetypes through 'bro' culture and lacks female characters with significant control over their own stories.

How racially and ethnically diverse is America: The Motion Picture?

Limited

The story centers on a demographic that historically lacks diversity. Without evidence of actors being cast in roles traditionally associated with different ethnicities, the film relies on traditional historical imagery.

How does America: The Motion Picture represent religion and culture?

Good

The film disrupts traditional Western institutions by transforming iconic figures into absurd caricatures. This approach provides a critique of patriotism and nationalistic myth-making.

Does America: The Motion Picture include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no discernible information regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Effectively disrupts traditional Western institutions and nationalistic myth-making.
  • Uses postmodern critique to challenge the solemnity of historical icons.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks evidence of diverse casting or race-bent historical roles.
  • Reinforces traditional masculine archetypes rather than challenging gender hierarchies.
  • Provides no visible representation for LGBTQ+ or disabled characters.

Official Synopsis

A chainsaw-wielding George Washington teams with beer-loving bro Sam Adams to take down the Brits in a tongue-in-cheek riff on the American Revolution.

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