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Buckskin

Name: Buckskin
Director: Brett Bentman
Released: 2021
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2021

Director

Brett Bentman

Runtime

80 minutes

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Buckskin is a conventional Western that emphasizes genre-standard clichés over social subversion. The narrative structure centers on a lone male protagonist, reinforcing traditional masculine ideals of strength and survivalism. The film adheres to historical frameworks that often prioritize Anglo-Saxon perspectives. While it addresses conflicts with Native populations, it seems to do so through traditional conflict rather than nuanced representation. Ultimately, the production upholds established cinematic norms regarding gender and race without challenging or deconstructing them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Buckskin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a male protagonist and his quest to save a lost boy. There are no characters with non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Buckskin portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male trapper facing harsh environmental challenges. This reinforces traditional masculine roles such as survivalism and paternal protection without presenting diverse gender perspectives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Buckskin?

Fair

Set in 1820, the plot involves conflicts with Native populations. The narrative may rely on colonialist clichés and traditional antagonists rather than providing nuanced characters of color.

How does Buckskin represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film emphasizes classic Western motifs like the rugged individualist. It follows a traditional moral framework without delving into broader cultural themes.

Does Buckskin include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused, traditional Western narrative centered on a clear mission of survival and paternal protection.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse gender perspectives and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The narrative relies on traditional masculine archetypes and colonialist clichés.
There is a lack of nuanced representation for characters of color and diverse cultural backgrounds.

Official Synopsis

Set in 1820, a Texan fur trapper journeys into the mysterious Buckskin woods in the hopes of saving a lost boy. Once there, Wesley Porter must confront the demons of his past and navigate the savage Native's traps in order to bring himself and the young man home alive.

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