
All the Way Boys
1972

Representation Score
Limited
1967
Director
Rogelio A. González
Runtime
95 minutes
Average Rating
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Chanoc (1967) distinguishes itself by placing an indigenous protagonist at the forefront, providing a meaningful shift from the predominantly Eurocentric narratives of the time. However, the film still upholds the gender hierarchies of its era, lacking LGBTQ+ representation and featuring females in supporting roles. The film also addresses the clash between traditional indigenous life and modern industrial intrusion. By portraying industrial interests as the antagonist, it critiques the impact of extractive industries on indigenous territories.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+. It follows traditional heterosexual and cisgender social norms.
The story focuses on a male protagonist who drives the plot forward. Female characters play supporting roles without challenging the existing male-dominated hierarchy.
The film highlights an indigenous protagonist and community, breaking away from Eurocentric explorer stereotypes. By giving the indigenous youth a leading role, it emphasizes non-Western perspectives and connections to the land.
The storyline explores the tension between indigenous traditions and modern industrial expansion. The uranium mining gang serves as the antagonist, representing the threat to traditional tribal lands.
There is no indication of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Chanoc, along with his godfather, Tsekub Baloyán, investigate a series of mysterious deaths linked to a gang that extracts uranium.

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