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Wild Life
Representation Score
1.9/10
Minimal
2011
TV-PGDirector
Amanda Forbis, Wendy Tilby
Runtime
14 minutes
Average Rating
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Wild Life is a visually sophisticated animated short that emphasizes atmospheric storytelling over human-centric social dynamics. Given that the characters are anthropomorphized animals, traditional metrics of diversity such as race and ethnicity do not apply to the narrative.
Category Breakdown
Does Wild Life have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on the biological and survivalist realities of the natural world. There are no non-binary gender identities or same-sex romantic dynamics present.
How does Wild Life portray gender?
The narrative highlights the strength and ability to act of a female lioness, who serves as the primary provider and hunter for her pride.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Wild Life?
Since the characters are anthropomorphized animals in a natural setting, traditional human racial and ethnic categories do not apply.
How does Wild Life represent religion and culture?
The story follows a naturalistic, cyclical view of existence, avoiding religious or institutional morality. It focuses on the secular realities of the food chain.
Does Wild Life include disability representation?
The film does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a narrative device.
Present on Screen
- The film portrays the female lioness as a powerful and active provider and hunter, challenging traditional gender roles.
- The narrative avoids heavy-handed religious or institutional morality, focusing instead on the secular realities of survival.
Limited or Absent
- The absence of human characters prevents any representation of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
- There is no inclusion of characters with disabilities within the animal-centric cast.
Official Synopsis
This Oscar-nominated animated short tells the story of a dapper young remittance man who is sent from England to Alberta to attempt ranching in 1909.
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