100 Days In The Jungle
2002
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 7.1 out of 10
You are here:
The Burning Season
Representation Score
4.6/10
Fair
1994
RDirector
John Frankenheimer
Runtime
123 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetNew Showbiz Analysis
The film stands out as a strong social critique, emphasizing the ability to act of underrepresented groups over the stability of established institutions. It effectively exposes systemic corruption through the lens of environmental and racial struggles. However, the overall impact is somewhat limited by the absence of LGBTQ+ and disability-specific storylines.
Category Breakdown
Does The Burning Season have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines involving non-straight identities.
How does The Burning Season portray gender?
A female journalist serves as the main character, taking an active role in driving the investigation. This portrayal challenges traditional views of women as passive figures by giving her significant authority and ability to act.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Burning Season?
The story highlights the ability to act of underrepresented Black citizens and rubber tappers, presenting them as central figures in the conflict rather than passive victims.
How does The Burning Season represent religion and culture?
The film critiques Western institutions, showing how capitalism and state power intersect to harm underrepresented communities. It portrays the truth of the oppressed against corrupt social and legal systems.
Does The Burning Season include disability representation?
The film does not prominently feature physical or neurodivergent disabilities as central narrative elements.
Present on Screen
- The film offers a sophisticated critique of racial power structures by focusing on underrepresented communities.
- A female protagonist actively drives the investigation, challenging traditional passive depictions of women in high-stakes roles.
- The narrative effectively uses anti-capitalist themes to highlight the predatory nature of state and corporate power.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities.
- There are no prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.
Official Synopsis
Based on the true story of a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers, who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ranch land. The rich and the powerful will stop at nothing, and frequently resort to murder
Where to Watch
Find another title
Type to search for movies. Use arrow keys to navigate suggestions, Enter to select or search, Escape to close.
Similar Movies
Black God, White Devil
1964
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.8 out of 10
Taking Back Our Town
2001
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.9 out of 10
The Field
1990
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 1.2 out of 10
Paradise War: The Story of Bruno Manser
2019
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 6.1 out of 10
Virunga
2014
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.3 out of 10
Running Wild
1998
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.2 out of 10
Fitzcarraldo
1982
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 4.5 out of 10
Rate this Movie
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.