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Yearbook

Name: Yearbook
Director: Bernardo Britto
Released: 2014
Duration: 5 min

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

2014

Director

Bernardo Britto

Runtime

5 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Yearbook is a high-concept philosophical comedy that uses the scale of human history to avoid a narrow focus. By framing existence through the lens of impending extinction, the film naturally includes a wide variety of human experiences. However, the narrative remains somewhat conventional in its character dynamics. The focus on a lone male protagonist and the lack of specific multi-layered details prevent the film from achieving a higher diversity rating. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its potential for cosmic relativism, even if it lacks deep, character-driven representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Yearbook have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't provide much detail about LGBTQ+ identities or orientations. It avoids negative stereotypes but doesn't actively include queer representation.

How does Yearbook portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a single male protagonist who archives history. There isn't much evidence of women playing significant roles or challenging traditional male leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Yearbook?

Fair

The film's setting across human history suggests a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. However, it doesn't show specific characters of color driving the plot.

How does Yearbook represent religion and culture?

Good

The cosmic perspective allows for a critical look at human institutions like religion and patriotism. These structures are viewed through a lens of moral relativism rather than celebration.

Does Yearbook include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The broad scope of human history inherently includes a wide range of ethnic and cultural diversity.
The cosmic premise allows for a critical view of traditional human institutions and structures.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks specific characters from diverse backgrounds to drive the plot forward.
The focus on a single male protagonist limits the exploration of gender diversity and ability to act.

Official Synopsis

A man is hired to compile the definitive history of human existence before the planet is blown up by aliens.

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