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Choose Connor

Name: Choose Connor
Director: Luke Eberl
Released: 2007
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2007

Unrated

Director

Luke Eberl

Runtime

109 minutes

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Choose Connor is a character-driven drama that focuses on critiquing political machinery rather than demographic representation. The story centers on the exploitation of a teenager by a Senate candidate, highlighting the cutthroat nature of American media and image-making. While the film delves into themes of institutional corruption, it lacks visible evidence of diverse casting. The narrative structure is centered on a male-centric political conflict rather than identity-based storytelling. Ultimately, the film serves as a critique of systemic issues rather than a work aimed at progressive demographic inclusion. It lacks concrete information about the representation of underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does Choose Connor have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not show any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about people who aren't strictly male or female. There is no depiction of queer life in the political context.

How does Choose Connor portray gender?

Minimal

The main plot revolves around a male protagonist and a male political candidate. There is no mention of women's ability to drive the story or challenging gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Choose Connor?

Minimal

The narrative does not specify the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. No details are given about non-white representation in the political campaign.

How does Choose Connor represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film offers a moderate critique of Western political institutions. It examines the manipulative nature of media-driven campaigns and the exploitation of young people's idealism.

Does Choose Connor include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions. Character descriptions do not include any disability-related storylines.

Present on Screen

Offers a skeptical and thoughtful look at Western political institutions and systemic power.
Examines the complex interplay between youth idealism and the manipulative nature of political campaigning.

Limited or Absent

Does not show diverse casting or identity-based narrative arcs.
Provides no information about the representation of women, different racial backgrounds, or disability.

Official Synopsis

Idealistic 15-year-old Owen gets the chance of a lifetime to be the youth spokesman for U.S. Senate Candidate Lawrence Connor, only to be exploited in a fierce campaign of TV and radio ads, posters, interviews, and speaking engagements in the cut throat media-image-is-all world of American politics.

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