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High School

Name: High School
Director: John Stalberg Jr.
Released: 2010
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2010

Director

John Stalberg Jr.

Runtime

99 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

High School functions primarily as a conventional R-rated teen comedy. It relies on situational irony, focusing on a valedictorian's attempt to circumvent institutional rules through a complex, drug-related scheme. While the film presents a rebellious stance against academic authority, it lacks broader social depth. The production adheres to traditional genre frameworks, emphasizing slapstick humor and rebellion over deeper social critiques. This results in a narrow narrative scope and limited demographic representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does High School have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explore LGBTQ+ themes and focuses instead on the protagonist's conflict with institutional authority.

How does High School portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male valedictorian and his male peer. There is no indication of challenging traditional gender roles or masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is High School?

Limited

The racial makeup of the graduating class is unspecified. The film adheres to typical genre conventions, which often feature homogenous casts.

How does High School represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges traditional institutional values by depicting the evasion of mandatory drug tests as a central plot point, emphasizing an anti-authoritarian stance.

Does High School include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergent characters or individuals with physical disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The narrative challenges traditional institutional values and academic righteousness.
The plot emphasizes an anti-authoritarian perspective by framing drug use as a catalyst for a collective plan.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks multi-layered depth and diverse character representation.
There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ themes or the subversion of traditional gender roles.
The racial composition of the cast and setting remains unaddressed and appears homogeneous.

Official Synopsis

A high school valedictorian who gets baked with the local stoner finds himself the subject of a drug test. The situation causes him to concoct an ambitious plan to get his entire graduating class to face the same fate, and fail.

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