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Covert

Name: Covert
Director: Joe Berger
Released: 2002
Duration: 3 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2002

TV-PG

Director

Joe Berger

Runtime

3 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Covert is a genre-driven animation that prioritizes suspense and plot mechanics over character-based identity exploration. The narrative revolves around a mystery involving intercepted messages, leaving little room for developing diverse social perspectives. The film's reliance on espionage clichés suggests a focus on situational tension rather than exploring multiple aspects of identity. Without specific character details, the work remains a standard thriller that avoids engaging with broader social or cultural hierarchies. Ultimately, the film lacks the thematic markers necessary to suggest an intentional focus on diverse identities, functioning instead as a narrow, plot-centric mystery.

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Category Breakdown

Does Covert have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on surveillance and intercepted communications without addressing LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Covert portray gender?

Fair

A female presence is mentioned through a 'mother,' but her role seems functional rather than character-driven. The operative's gender remains unspecified.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Covert?

Limited

The narrative does not provide information about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters. The setting is unspecified within the espionage context.

How does Covert represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story relies on traditional thriller clichés such as espionage and coded language. It lacks any clear engagement with diverse cultural or institutional critiques.

Does Covert include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The use of coded language like 'cakes and candles' creates an engaging sense of situational mystery.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks character-driven depth, focusing on plot mechanics rather than diverse identity exploration.
There is a notable absence of information regarding racial, ethnic, or disability representation.
The narrative fails to challenge traditional gender roles or explore non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

Official Synopsis

In a covert listing station an operative picks up a telephone conversation between someone he suspects is an agent and someone called mother. He follows their communication and intercepts another message about cakes and candles. However has he stumbled upon a plot of major importance or just something innocent?

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