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Tracks

Name: Tracks
Director: John Curran
Released: 2013
Duration: 112 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2013

PG-13

Director

John Curran

Runtime

112 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tracks succeeds as a character-driven story that challenges early 20th-century social norms. Its main strength lies in subverting gendered expectations by presenting a female protagonist with significant physical and intellectual capabilities. However, the film's diversity is limited. The narrative remains focused on a white protagonist, relegating Indigenous characters to supporting roles. Additionally, there is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tracks have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The story centers around the protagonist's personal journey and her relationship with nature.

How does Tracks portray gender?

Excellent

Robyn Davidson is portrayed with great physical strength and intellectual independence. The film challenges the gender norms of the 1920s by putting a woman in a traditionally masculine survivalist role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tracks?

Fair

Indigenous Australians are represented through Glynn, who serves as a guide. While he provides important cultural context, his role remains supportive.

How does Tracks represent religion and culture?

Good

The story emphasizes a spiritual connection to the land over organized religion. It portrays the protagonist's departure from societal norms as a quest for true self-discovery.

Does Tracks include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities as central figures in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Strong subversion of gender clichés by centering a woman in a physically demanding survivalist role.
Depicts a protagonist with significant intellectual independence and control over her own story.
Challenges restrictive social codes of the early 20th century through a pursuit of self-discovery.

Limited or Absent

Indigenous characters lack central roles and remain in supportive positions.
The narrative lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
There is no inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Accompanied only by her faithful dog and four camels, an Australian satisfies her craving for solitude by embarking on a solo trip across the desert from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean.

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