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Trash
Representation Score
3.9/10
Limited
2014
RDirector
Stephen Daldry
Runtime
114 minutes
Average Rating
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Trash is a powerful exploration of systemic inequality and institutional corruption. It places ability to act in the hands of underrepresented characters, particularly Afro-Latino and mixed-race individuals who drive the plot forward. However, the film's narrow focus limits its scope, lacking LGBTQ+ representation and significant women's ability to drive the story.
Category Breakdown
Does Trash have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight identities.
How does Trash portray gender?
The story focuses on a male-dominated environment, with no significant roles for women.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Trash?
The film features a diverse cast of Afro-Latino and mixed-race characters who actively drive the plot.
How does Trash represent religion and culture?
The movie critiques Western institutions like the police and government, framing the children's actions as necessary rebellion against a corrupt system.
Does Trash include disability representation?
There are no prominent characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the story.
Present on Screen
- Diverse racial representation with Afro-Latino and mixed-race characters taking active roles.
- Challenges the moral authority of corrupt Western-aligned institutions through a sophisticated cultural critique.
- Explores complex themes of systemic exploitation and justice within a underrepresented setting.
Limited or Absent
- No LGBTQ+ characters or exploration of non-straight identities.
- Limited women's ability to drive the story, resulting in a predominantly male-centric social structure.
- Absence of disability representation as a meaningful component of the character arcs.
Official Synopsis
Set in Brazil, three kids who make a discovery in a garbage dump soon find themselves running from the cops and trying to right a terrible wrong.
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