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The Amber Amulet

Name: The Amber Amulet
Director: Matthew Moore
Released: 2013
Duration: 23 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2013

Director

Matthew Moore

Runtime

23 minutes

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The Amber Amulet follows a conventional superhero format centered around a young male hero. The narrative lacks the complexity needed to challenge traditional social structures. While the film explores themes of potential and well-being through its protagonist, it relies on established genre clichés. This results in a story that feels traditional rather than progressive. Ultimately, the film's focus on a localized mystery and a juvenile hero maintains a standard approach to character's ability to drive the story and social dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Amber Amulet have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly mention non-binary or same-sex relationships. It follows a traditional storyline focused on a young male superhero.

How does The Amber Amulet portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a ten-year-old boy protagonist. A woman appears in the plot but is portrayed in a vulnerable position, reinforcing a damsel-in-distress stereotype.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Amber Amulet?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast or the setting. The film does not provide any evidence of diverse character development or inclusive casting.

How does The Amber Amulet represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses classic superhero clichés and conventional storytelling techniques. A happiness questionnaire suggests an exploration of psychological states or subjective well-being.

Does The Amber Amulet include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no indication of neurodivergence or chronic illness being addressed.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of a happiness questionnaire suggests an interest in exploring psychological well-being.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on a traditional damsel-in-distress cliché, placing female characters in positions of vulnerability.
There is a complete absence of visible racial or ethnic diversity within the provided narrative context.
The story lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.

Official Synopsis

The Masked Avenger can make things happen. Though at 10 he is considered young for a justice fighter he has already proved himself highly effective in the pursuit of peace. He has discovered powers that are locked inside gems and minerals and uses them to keep Franklin Street safe. But something is wrong in the house at the end of the street. There is a woman in trouble. When The Masked Avenger leaves a 'happiness questionnaire' in her letterbox a series of events are set in motion that no one could predict. This is the story of a superhero, a beagle, an amber amulet and the potential that is locked inside all of us.

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