
Goodnight, Mister Tom
1998

Representation Score
Minimal
2007
TV-14Director
Brian Kirk
Runtime
93 minutes
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My Boy Jack is a traditional historical biopic that emphasizes period accuracy and the preservation of traditional social structures. The film's narrative is crafted to mirror the cultural and racial dynamics of the early 20th-century British elite. Instead of challenging established norms, the story reinforces Western institutional values and rigid gender roles. It adheres to the social norms of the Edwardian era, focusing on the sanctity of family and state.
Category Breakdown
The film upholds traditional heterosexual relationships and does not include any LGBTQ themes or characters with alternative gender expressions.
Masculinity is portrayed through military service and the officer class. Female characters are primarily shown in domestic settings and emotional roles.
The cast is predominantly white and upper-class, reflecting the racial makeup of the British officer class during World War I.
The story emphasizes Western values such as patriotism and duty, functioning as a tribute to British sacrifice without questioning the institutions involved.
The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it address disability as a central theme.
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Official Synopsis
Author Rudyard Kipling and his wife search for their 17-year-old son after he goes missing during WWI.

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