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Wildlands

Name: Wildlands
Director: Colin Offland
Released: 2017
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2017

Director

Colin Offland

Runtime

95 minutes

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Wildlands functions primarily as a socio-political critique rather than a vehicle for diverse identity politics. Its main strength lies in deconstructing simplified 'War on Drugs' narratives through a systemic lens. By centering the narrative on the consequences of global trade within a non-Western geography, the film disrupts conventional Western perspectives and offers a more nuanced understanding of power dynamics. However, the overall score is reduced due to a lack of focus on gender, LGBTQ+ identities, and disability representation. The documentary remains centered on investigative inquiry and criminal phenomena.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wildlands have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary does not focus on LGBTQ+ identities. Instead, it centers on geopolitical and criminal structures.

How does Wildlands portray gender?

Fair

The narrative focuses on Rusty Young’s perspective and male-dominated environments. There is no emphasis on women's ability to drive the story or challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wildlands?

Good

The Bolivian setting highlights indigenous and Latin American populations, moving away from Anglo-centric views to examine local realities.

How does Wildlands represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges Western-centric narratives by examining the systemic drivers of global capitalism and critiquing how Western drug demand affects South American societies.

Does Wildlands include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no focus on disability or neurodivergence. The film does not address these elements within its investigative framework.

Present on Screen

Disrupts Western-centric perspectives by focusing on South American social structures.
Highlights the ability to act of local, non-Western, and indigenous populations in Bolivia.
Provides a complex critique of global capitalism and the systemic drivers of the international drug trade.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation or focus on LGBTQ+ identities and narratives.
Fails to emphasize women's ability to drive the story or challenge gender hierarchies.
Does not address disability or neurodivergence within its thematic framework.

Official Synopsis

Rusty Young, author of the best-selling novel Marching Powder, returns to Bolivia to uncover the brutal realities of the international cocaine trade.

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