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Mississippi River Sharks

Name: Mississippi River Sharks
Director: Misty Talley
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2017

TV-14

Director

Misty Talley

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Mississippi River Sharks follows the typical structure of a TV-movie creature feature. While Cassie Steele's prominent role suggests she plays a significant role in the story, the film adheres to standard genre conventions. The ensemble cast includes some racial diversity, particularly through actors like Tahj Vaughans, but the narrative does not provide substantial depth or complexity for these characters. Overall, the production offers a diverse cast without breaking new ground in terms of demographic representation. It does not challenge social hierarchies or provide significant representation for underrepresented identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mississippi River Sharks have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. It focuses on a group of survivors in a traditional comedy setting.

How does Mississippi River Sharks portray gender?

Fair

Cassie Steele has a prominent role, indicating she plays a key part in driving the story. Female characters are active participants in the crisis within a traditionally male-dominated rodeo setting.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mississippi River Sharks?

Fair

The cast includes Tahj Vaughans, adding some racial diversity. However, the depth of these characters and their roles in the story are not clearly defined.

How does Mississippi River Sharks represent religion and culture?

Fair

The setting is a rural Mississippi River rodeo. While these elements emphasize local traditions, the horror-comedy genre introduces skepticism towards established orders.

Does Mississippi River Sharks include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Cassie Steele's prominent role suggests she plays a significant role in the story.
The cast includes some racial diversity through actors like Tahj Vaughans.
Director Misty Talley's approach may challenge standard genre conventions.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
The narrative does not provide significant depth regarding the roles of characters of color.

Official Synopsis

Sharks attack a fish rodeo on the Mississippi River, and it is up to a group of locals to stop them.

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