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Wild Men

Name: Wild Men
Director: Bobby Sansivero
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2017

TV-MA

Director

Bobby Sansivero

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wild Men primarily operates within the boundaries of adventure, comedy, and horror genres. The narrative structure emphasizes genre clichés, such as the pursuit of Bigfoot, over complex multi-layered themes or the disruption of social hierarchies. Given the focus on a specific crew dynamic in a wilderness setting, the film appears to follow a conventional structure. This approach lacks visible representation of diverse identities or the subversion of traditional social roles. Ultimately, the film functions as a mid-budget genre piece without seeking to disrupt systemic norms or include underrepresented perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wild Men have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. The focus is on a reality-TV crew searching for mythical creatures in the wilderness.

How does Wild Men portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on an incompetent cast and crew, relying on gendered humor. There is no clear indication of strong female influence or challenging traditional masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wild Men?

Limited

Set in the Adirondack mountains, the film does not suggest a diverse cast. There is no evidence of high-profile characters of color or intentional demographic mixing.

How does Wild Men represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot follows traditional adventure clichés without critiquing Western institutions or organized religion. It focuses on debunking skepticism through supernatural elements.

Does Wild Men include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

The film uses well-known adventure and horror clichés to propel its supernatural narrative.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight characters.
There is a notable absence of racial and ethnic diversity within the cast and crew.
The narrative does not demonstrate significant female influence or the subversion of gendered hierarchies.
The story lacks characters representing visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The inept cast and crew of a surprise hit reality-TV show travel deep into the Adirondack mountains for their second season to find proof that Bigfoot exists. Any remaining skepticism they have is ripped to pieces.

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