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As the Earth Turns

Name: As the Earth Turns
Director: Alfred E. Green
Released: 1934
Duration: 73 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1934

Passed

Director

Alfred E. Green

Runtime

73 minutes

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As the Earth Turns is a traditional 1930s period drama that adheres to established social norms. Its main contribution to diversity comes from the inclusion of a Polish immigrant family, providing ethnic texture to the rural Maine setting. However, the film remains firmly rooted in the traditional moral and romantic frameworks of its era. It lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and does not address characters with disabilities. While the inclusion of an immigrant family adds some cultural depth, the film's adherence to conventional gender roles and traditional social structures limits its overall diversity impact.

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Category Breakdown

Does As the Earth Turns have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses on a traditional romantic relationship between a man and a woman. There are no characters with LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of heteronormativity.

How does As the Earth Turns portray gender?

Fair

The female lead plays a central role, but the film follows a conventional romantic storyline typical of the time. The characters adhere to the gender norms of the era.

How racially and ethnically diverse is As the Earth Turns?

Fair

The film includes a Polish immigrant family, adding ethnic diversity. This inclusion helps to diversify the predominantly Anglo-Saxon narratives common in 1930s cinema.

How does As the Earth Turns represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights agrarian life and traditional social structures. It emphasizes community stability and the integration of immigrants, without challenging Western institutions.