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Game Change
Representation Score
5.7/10
Fair
2012
TV-MADirector
Jay Roach
Runtime
118 minutes
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Game Change is a historical drama focusing on the 2008 presidential election. It successfully explores racial politics by highlighting the impact of race on the democratic process. However, the film's narrative structure emphasizes male-dominated political hierarchies, limiting the ability to act of diverse characters.
Category Breakdown
Does Game Change have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines related to the 2008 presidential race.
How does Game Change portray gender?
The narrative centers around male-dominated political hierarchies, with key roles held by male advisors and operatives.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Game Change?
Barack Obama's rise is a central theme, illustrating how race influences the American democratic process.
How does Game Change represent religion and culture?
The film portrays political maneuvering as a series of strategic decisions, depicting American institutions as unstable.
Does Game Change include disability representation?
There is no significant depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.
Present on Screen
- Explores racial identity through the Obama campaign, providing depth to the depiction of racial politics.
- Highlights tensions within traditional masculine leadership using the Palin candidacy.
Limited or Absent
- No LGBTQ+ representation or storyline within the political narrative.
- Minimal depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
- Focuses heavily on male-dominated hierarchies for strategic decision-making.
Official Synopsis
During the Republican run of the 2008 Presidential election, candidate John McCain picks a relative unknown, Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, to be his running mate. As the campaign kicks into high gear, her lack of experience, in both political and media savvy, becomes a drain upon McCain and his strategists.
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