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The Tiger Rising

Name: The Tiger Rising
Director: Ray Giarratana
Released: 2022
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2022

Director

Ray Giarratana

Runtime

102 minutes

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The Tiger Rising is a character-driven coming-of-age drama that centers on nuanced interpersonal relationships. It avoids traditional clichés by emphasizing female wisdom and ability to act through characters like Willie May and the new girl at school. However, the film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation and does not address disabilities. While it touches on socioeconomic and racial dynamics, the depth of these explorations remains somewhat limited. Overall, the film offers a moderate level of progressive representation by exploring ability to act outside of conventional power structures, even if it does not engage in radical systemic deconstruction.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Tiger Rising have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on childhood dynamics and mentorship without addressing non-straight relationships or experiences.

How does The Tiger Rising portray gender?

Fair

Willie May, a wise mentor, plays a central role in challenging traditional male wisdom. The inclusion of a stubborn new girl helps avoid passive female stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Tiger Rising?

Good

Willie May introduces racial and socioeconomic dynamics into the story, providing a framework for exploring various aspects of identity.

How does The Tiger Rising represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes emotional truths and unconventional support systems, focusing on communal rather than institutional models.

Does The Tiger Rising include disability representation?

Minimal

The story does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it address neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

Strong women's ability to drive the story through the wise mentor Willie May.
Avoids passive female stereotypes via the stubborn new girl.
Explores socioeconomic and racial dynamics through character roles.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or narratives.
No visible or invisible disability representation.
Limited exploration of deep systemic or radical social critiques.

Official Synopsis

When 12-year-old Rob Horton discovers a caged tiger in the woods near his home, his imagination runs wild and life begins to change in the most unexpected ways. With the help of a wise and mysterious maid, Willie May and the stubborn new girl in school, he must navigate through childhood memories, heartache, and wondrous adventures.

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