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Scored entertainment-first on WhatSphere's content-balance model 3

Its director stated on the record that "i'm making movies that are generally not associated with Asian filmmakers, in the horror genre for example, I think it's really cool to break the stereotype, I…" 1. Its director stated on the record that "if they see me then they kind of know that they too can do it, I want them to be able to make the movies they want to make, get the opportunity to do it, and t…" 2. Taken together, the content-balance model places it entertainment-first at 6 of 100 3. Relative to the expected cast make-up for its production origin, on-screen representation registers above the baseline for mixed-heritage and below it for White and Hispanic 4.

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    Creator statementdirector: "I'm making movies that are generally not associated with Asian filmmakers, in the horror genre for example. I think it's really cool to break the stereotype. I hate stereotypes, and I always try to f…"POC Culture / Nextshark Interview, December 2023 source ↗
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    Creator statementdirector: "If they see me then they kind of know that they too can do it. I want them to be able to make the movies they want to make, get the opportunity to do it, and then it would be great to get to a point…"Geeks of Color Interview, December 2023 source ↗
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    Content balanceAdvocacy 6 of 100, tier entertainment-first.WhatSphere content-balance model, score_version 1
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    RepresentationRepresentation vs production-origin baseline: mixed-heritage 71, White 9, Hispanic 33.WhatSphere representation model, score_version 1

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Synopsis

Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman for his father's death. Wielding the Black Trident's power, he becomes a formidable foe. To defend Atlantis, Arthur (Aquaman) forges an alliance with his imprisoned brother. They must protect the kingdom.

Young MaleYoung FemaleMature MaleMature Female
Primary audienceYoung Men
Targeted

Quadrant Scores

Young Men
100
Young Women
25
Older Men
75
Older Women
0
Advocacy6
Entertainment

Audience Representation

White
9
Black
57
Hispanic
33
Asian
51
South Asian
49
Middle Eastern
48
Indigenous
48
Mixed
71
Other
51
LGBTQ+
0

Where to Watch (US)

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The average advocacy score of Action titles by release year, with this title marked. Higher is more advocacy-driven.

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Cast & Crew

Lee Grumett (director) · Larissa Lowthorp (director)