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Tell the World

Name: Tell the World
Director: Kyle Portbury
Released: 2016
Duration: 154 min

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

2016

Director

Kyle Portbury

Runtime

154 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tell the World is a period drama set in 19th-century New England, weaving stories of faith and human connection. It attempts to create an inclusive ensemble to explore identity through a diverse cast. While the narrative structure suggests a broad thematic scope, specific executions of identity arcs remain unverified. The film leans on interconnectedness rather than explicit subversion of systemic power dynamics. Ultimately, it offers a character-focused exploration of the human condition but lacks specific, verifiable evidence of diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tell the World have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film touches on identity but does not confirm any non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships. The score reflects thematic intentions without specific examples.

How does Tell the World portray gender?

Fair

The drama focuses on characters' emotions and hopes, allowing for nuanced roles. However, there is no clear indication of women taking leading roles or challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tell the World?

Fair

Set in 19th-century New England, the film includes a diverse cast, suggesting an effort to go beyond the usual homogeneous portrayals of the time.

How does Tell the World represent religion and culture?

Fair

Religion is a central theme, with the narrative seeming to rely on standard clichés about religious institutions in period dramas.

Does Tell the World include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion of neurodivergent characters or individuals with physical disabilities in the cast or plot.

Present on Screen

The film uses a diverse cast to explore themes of identity and human connection.
The historical setting helps move beyond the usual homogeneous depictions of the era.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks specific, verifiable evidence of portraying non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships.
It does not clearly show the promotion of women's leadership or challenge traditional gender roles.
The narrative does not include information about representing neurodivergent individuals or those with physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In 19th century New England, the lives of a diverse group of people collide through interweaving stories of despair, identity, faith, hope and trust.

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