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Super High Me

Super High Me

Representation Score

4.8/10

Fair

2007

R

Director

Michael Blieden

Runtime

89 minutes

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Super High Me is a highly individualistic documentary that prioritizes a singular, personal narrative over a broader spectrum of identities. While it offers a critical look at institutional drug prohibitions, it fails to engage with a wide range of social issues. The film's structure centers almost entirely on Doug Benson's personal experimentation. This narrow focus results in a lack of diverse casting and a failure to address multifaceted identity politics or social hierarchies. Ultimately, the documentary functions more as a study of individual ability to act regarding substance use than as a comprehensive social exploration. It lacks the representation needed for a higher progressive rating.

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Category Breakdown

Does Super High Me have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story focuses solely on the protagonist's personal relationship with substance use and drug policy.

How does Super High Me portray gender?

Fair

The narrative is heavily centered on a single male perspective. It does not actively challenge traditional gender roles or provide significant roles for female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Super High Me?

Limited

The film primarily focuses on the individual experience of a white, male protagonist. It operates within a relatively homogeneous social framework without a diverse cast.

How does Super High Me represent religion and culture?

Good

The film provides a notable critique of traditional Western institutions' stance on drug legality. It challenges authoritative morality by framing the medical marijuana debate through personal experience.

Does Super High Me include disability representation?

Limited

The film explores induced altered states rather than chronic conditions or physical disabilities. It does not feature characters with disabilities portrayed with significant roles.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional Western institutional stances on drug legality.
  • Provides a critique of authoritative morality through personal inquiry.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks diverse casting and a broader spectrum of identities.
  • Fails to provide significant roles for female characters or non-male perspectives.
  • Does not include representation for LGBTQ+ or disabled communities.

Official Synopsis

Determined to find out the true effects of marijuana on the human body, stand-up comedian and former Stoner of the Year Doug Benson documents his experience avoiding pot for 30 days and then consuming massive amounts of the drug for 30 days. More than just an amusing story of one man's quest to get superhigh, this documentary also examines the hotly contested debate over medical marijuana use.

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