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Live at the Necropolis: The Lords of Synth

Live at the Necropolis: The Lords of Synth

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2016

TV-14

Director

Nick Corirossi, Charles Ingram

Runtime

11 minutes

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Live at the Necropolis: The Lords of Synth is a stylistic tribute to the synthwave music scene. The narrative prioritizes the aesthetic and competitive aspects of the subculture while avoiding disruptions to established hierarchies. While the film steers clear of harmful clichés, it lacks nuanced character development and the subversion of traditional social norms. The focus remains on genre-specific themes. Ultimately, the film serves as a niche celebration of musical identity that adheres to conventional demographic profiles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Live at the Necropolis: The Lords of Synth have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers around the 1980s synthwave music scene. There is no clear depiction of non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Live at the Necropolis: The Lords of Synth portray gender?

Fair

The film portrays a cosmic battle between musicians that emphasizes traditional masculine competition. Women are not shown in positions of higher intellect or challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Live at the Necropolis: The Lords of Synth?

Limited

The film reflects the typical racial composition of the 1980s synthwave subculture. There is no indication of a predominantly non-white cast.

How does Live at the Necropolis: The Lords of Synth represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film celebrates a niche musical community without engaging in ideological critiques. It does not focus on the deconstruction of religious or family structures.

Does Live at the Necropolis: The Lords of Synth include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurological differences in the film.

Present on Screen

  • The film provides a focused look at the synthwave music scene.
  • It avoids harmful genre clichés.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks nuanced character development and challenges to social norms.
  • There is limited representation of diverse racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ identities.
  • The narrative does not engage with broader cultural or institutional critiques.

Official Synopsis

Three legendary synth musicians compete in a cosmic battle for synth dominance, in this recently-unearthed concert from 1986.

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