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Scored entertainment-first on WhatSphere's content-balance model 2

Its director stated on the record that "the whole idea that entertainment can be used as a means of political control is fascinating, This book has a lot on its mind, I wasn't going to make a slick,…" 1. Taken together, the content-balance model places it entertainment-first at 3 of 100 2.

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    Creator statementdirector: "The whole idea that entertainment can be used as a means of political control is fascinating. This book has a lot on its mind. I wasn't going to make a slick, glossy over-produced piece of entertainm…"Hollywood.com, March 2012 source ↗
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    Content balanceAdvocacy 3 of 100, tier entertainment-first.WhatSphere content-balance model, score_version 1

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Synopsis

In a dystopian society where the Capitol forces each district to send two young tributes to fight to the death in a televised spectacle, a girl volunteers to take her sister’s place, setting the stage for a struggle of survival and defiance.

Young MaleYoung FemaleMature MaleMature Female
Primary audienceYoung Men
Mainstream

Quadrant Scores

Young Men
63
Young Women
63
Older Men
37
Older Women
37
Advocacy3
Entertainment

Audience Representation

LGBTQ+
0

Where to Watch (US)

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Average advocacy score of Adventure titles by release year
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20191027
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2021833
20221127
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Cast & Crew

Peter Rodger (director) · Victor Glushchenko (director)