
Tapeworm
2019

Representation Score
Fair
2020
Director
Steve Collins
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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I've Got Issues functions as a deadpan collage of existential despair, prioritizing individual psychological states over systemic critiques. The film's strength lies in its postmodern, subjective approach to morality, which avoids rigid, traditional structures. However, the work lacks explicit, actively leading multi-layered character development. While the cast offers some demographic variety, the narrative does not demonstrate a clear commitment to challenging traditional gender or racial hierarchies. Ultimately, the film presents a moderate level of inclusion. It succeeds in moving away from heroic archetypes but fails to provide verifiable, deep engagement with specific identity-based or underrepresented perspectives.
Category Breakdown
The film does not clearly show non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships. While existential themes allow for diverse personal identities, the film does not confirm any specific queer engagement.
The focus on suffering moves away from traditional heroic roles. However, it is unclear whether the film challenges gender hierarchies or relies on conventional comedic clichés.
The cast includes some demographic variety, such as Randy E. Aguebor. While the collage structure suggests multiple perspectives, there is no evidence of characters of color playing significant roles.
The narrative focuses on individual internal struggles, leaning towards secularism and moral relativism. This approach disrupts traditional stories of communal or institutional virtue.
There is no indication that neurodivergence, mental health issues, or physical disabilities play a key role in the main character arcs. These elements do not appear to be primary narrative drivers.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Human lives grappling with all the flavors of exstential despair intersect in a deadpan collage of comic suffering.

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