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Union Bound

Name: Union Bound
Director: Harvey Lowry
Released: 2019
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2019

Director

Harvey Lowry

Runtime

104 minutes

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Union Bound functions as a traditional historical drama set during the American Civil War. It acknowledges the ability to act of enslaved individuals, who significantly impact the protagonist's journey to freedom. However, the film remains rooted in conventional wartime themes. Its focus on a male-dominated military hierarchy and traditional nationalistic themes limits its scope of identity representation. While the film addresses the racial power dynamics of the time, it lacks a broad range of representation in terms of gender and disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Union Bound have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities. The storyline adheres to traditional military themes without addressing assumptions about straight relationships.

How does Union Bound portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male-dominated military structure. Although female roles are not extensively explored, the emphasis on a male sergeant highlights conventional portrayals of masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Union Bound?

Good

The film integrates the ability to act of enslaved individuals, who play a key role in the protagonist's escape to freedom. Their involvement is essential to the plot.

How does Union Bound represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story critiques 19th-century power structures by focusing on the struggle against captivity. However, the narrative emphasizes traditional themes of national unity.

Does Union Bound include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The story does not address neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

Highlights the ability to act of enslaved individuals as active participants in the plot.
Explores the historical power structures and systemic oppression of the 19th-century South.

Limited or Absent

Does not include characters with LGBTQ+ identities.
Does not depict characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Focuses primarily on a male-dominated military structure with limited gender diversity.

Official Synopsis

The True Story of Sargent Joseph Hoover went to war to preserve the Union. After being captured and sent to a prisoner of war camp, he understood what it was to be kept against his will. Together with a friend he escaped and aided by slaves made it to freedom

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