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Season of Miracles

Name: Season of Miracles
Director: Dave Moody, Josh Moody
Released: 2013
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

4.8/10

Fair

2013

Director

Dave Moody, Josh Moody

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Season of Miracles is a character study that shines in its portrayal of neurodiversity. By focusing on an autistic protagonist as a key team member, the film goes beyond including someone from a minority group without giving them real depth to give meaningful ability to act to those with disabilities. However, the film’s impact is limited by its narrow focus on a homogeneous demographic. The narrative seems to stick to conventional storytelling typical of period sports dramas, without much characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. While the film excels in disability representation, the absence of LGBTQ+ or clearly defined racial diversity keeps the overall score in a moderate range.

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Category Breakdown

Does Season of Miracles have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. It focuses on a traditional youth sports setting.

How does Season of Miracles portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male-dominated Little League team. Although the underdog cliché allows for some vulnerability, there are no female characters driving the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Season of Miracles?

Fair

The racial makeup of the teams is not specified. Set in 1974, the film might show a homogeneous small-town setting without mentioning racial diversity.

How does Season of Miracles represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film looks at community and perseverance through a 1974 historical lens. It emphasizes sportsmanship and teamwork rather than cultural critiques.

Does Season of Miracles include disability representation?

Good

The story centers on Rafer, an autistic baseball expert who acts as a catalyst for the team, highlighting neurodivergent skills and ability to act.

Present on Screen

The film centers an autistic protagonist, providing meaningful ability to act and a nuanced portrayal of neurodiversity.
The 'savant' character archetype offers a unique perspective on social competence and teamwork.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
The narrative appears to lack racial diversity or explicit engagement with the social tensions of 1974.
The focus on a male-dominated sports setting limits women's ability to drive the story and gender diversity.

Official Synopsis

Based on the award-winning novel by Rusty Whitener, Season of Miracles follows the Robins, an underdog Little League team through their 1974 season with newcomer and autistic baseball savant, Rafer. Team leader Zack takes Rafer under his wing despite taunting from their rivals, the Hawks.

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