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Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed

Name: Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed
Director: Chris Stearns
Released: 2021
Duration: 125 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2021

TV-14

Director

Chris Stearns

Runtime

125 minutes

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Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed serves as a work of historical revisionism rather than a study in multi-layered identity. Its primary value lies in disrupting monolithic, institutional storytelling by questioning the 'official' history of the American Revolution. The film opts for a complex, situational understanding of character and allegiance. While it does not prioritize demographic representation, it succeeds in deconstructing conventional historical hierarchies and moral absolutes. Ultimately, the documentary's strength is its intellectual challenge to established national myths rather than its inclusion of diverse social identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on the biographical and military history of the American Revolution. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives exploring non-straight relationships.

How does Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed portray gender?

Limited

The story reflects the gender roles of the 18th century, centered around a male military leader. It lacks detailed exploration of female contributions or challenges to patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed?

Fair

The documentary emphasizes Arnold's personal journey rather than a wide range of participants. However, it offers a more nuanced view of diverse participants compared to typical textbooks.

How does Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges established Western historical narratives by breaking down the singular 'villain' stereotype. This approach engages in historical relativism to disrupt traditional, moralistic national myths.

Does Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of historical figures or characters portrayed through the lens of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional historical narratives and established national myths.
Offers a nuanced, non-binary view of historical morality.
Disrupts the monolithic portrayal of historical figures through revisionist storytelling.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
Focuses heavily on male-dominated military spheres and 18th-century gender roles.
Does not explicitly highlight diverse racial or ethnic participants in the conflict.

Official Synopsis

Benedict Arnold is not the villain of American history most people were taught to believe. New facts and never before presented material illuminate his heroic contributions to the American Revolution and explains his later change of allegiance.

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