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The Struggle

Name: The Struggle
Director: D.W. Griffith
Released: 1931
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

1931

Passed

Director

D.W. Griffith

Runtime

87 minutes

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D.W. Griffith's drama mainly upholds the social and family norms of its time. The narrative emphasizes preserving the traditional family structure and the role of the male provider, even in times of crisis. The film provides insight into the economic struggles of the rural working class but does not aim to challenge traditional hierarchies. Instead, it focuses on individual moral dilemmas rather than a broader critique of societal structures. Overall, the work is shaped by the historical context, favoring traditional melodrama and reinforcing conventional social norms over diverse and characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Struggle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the strict heterosexual norms of the early 1930s. There are no LGBTQ narratives or characters who don't identify with their birth-assigned gender.

How does The Struggle portray gender?

Limited

The story follows a traditional gender order where the male lead controls the plot while the female lead faces emotional difficulties.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Struggle?

Minimal

The film centers on a uniform rural community. There are no characters from different races or backgrounds who play key roles.

How does The Struggle represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines the economic pressures on the working class through a moral lens. It highlights the importance of the family unit and traditional Western values.

Does The Struggle include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no representations of mental or physical disabilities. Alcoholism is portrayed as a moral and domestic issue rather than a health condition.

Present on Screen

Offers a glimpse into the economic hardships faced by the rural working class during the era.

Limited or Absent

Does not aim to challenge traditional social hierarchies.
Does not offer diverse or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
Views addiction as a moral failing rather than a health issue.

Official Synopsis

Spanning from 1911 into the Prohibition era, Jimmie Wilson picks up drinking. When he falls in love with and proposes to Florrie, he vows to stop. The young couple gets married, has a daughter and enjoys a happy family life until old habits rise again.

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