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Safety Patrol

Name: Safety Patrol
Director: Alexander Prater
Released: 2022
Duration: 15 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2022

Director

Alexander Prater

Runtime

15 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Safety Patrol primarily adheres to the conventions of the middle school buddy-comedy genre. While it features a multi-ethnic cast, the narrative focuses on localized humor and genre clichés rather than complex social critiques or diverse representations. The film offers a basic level of demographic diversity through its ensemble, but it does not intentionally challenge traditional social structures. Representation seems secondary to the plot’s main themes. Ultimately, the work serves as a character-driven comedy about adolescent rebellion, prioritizing genre storytelling over exploring diverse identities or cultural perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Safety Patrol have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses on typical middle school dynamics without addressing non-straight relationships.

How does Safety Patrol portray gender?

Fair

The cast includes both male and female actors, but the buddy-cop genre tends to rely on traditional roles. There is no indication of strong female characters driving the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Safety Patrol?

Fair

The film features a multi-ethnic cast, suggesting a diverse community. However, the story does not deeply integrate characters with multiple aspects of identity.

How does Safety Patrol represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows typical adolescent rebellion and comedic drug-trade clichés. It does not critique Western institutions or promote specific secular ideologies.

Does Safety Patrol include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film showcases a multi-ethnic cast, offering a diverse visual representation of contemporary youth.
The production includes both male and female actors in the middle school setting.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or stories addressing non-straight relationships.
There is no evidence of strong female characters or challenging traditional gender roles.
The narrative does not show intentional efforts to integrate characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or address systemic social issues.

Official Synopsis

Following the discovery of a thrown out bag of weed, two middle school safety patrol officers attempt to stop the drug trade in their town.

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