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Goliath II

Name: Goliath II
Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
Released: 1960
Duration: 15 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

1960

Director

Wolfgang Reitherman

Runtime

15 minutes

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Goliath II functions as a typical mid-century fable, emphasizing a traditional coming-of-age story over social complexity. The narrative relies on established biological and familial hierarchies, limiting its exploration of diverse perspectives. The film focuses on a protagonist's struggle to meet a masculine ideal set by his father. While the small stature of the lead character offers a glimpse into physical differences, it remains a simple trait rather than a nuanced portrayal of disability. Overall, the work adheres to conventional social structures and traditional gender dynamics, offering limited subversion of the status quo.

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Category Breakdown

Does Goliath II have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses on a traditional family structure with no depiction of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Goliath II portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles follow a conventional pattern where the mother provides nurturing care and the father acts as an authoritative figure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Goliath II?

Limited

As an animal fable, the film does not include human racial or ethnic diversity. Character interactions are based on standard predator-prey relationships.

How does Goliath II represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes familial duty and meeting parental expectations within a traditional moral framework.

Does Goliath II include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's small stature is highlighted as a physical difference. He takes control by standing up to a larger opponent despite his size.

Present on Screen

The protagonist shows bravery and takes a leading role by standing up to a larger opponent despite his small size.
The film explores the emotional dynamics of a character dealing with physical differences within a group.

Limited or Absent

The narrative reinforces traditional gender roles and hierarchies.
The story lacks representation of diverse identities, focusing instead on conventional family structures.
Character dynamics rely on simple predator-prey relationships rather than complex social metaphors.

Official Synopsis

Goliath II is a 6-inch-tall elephant (son of the huge Goliath). He's a big disappointment to his father, but mom is proud of Goliath II anyway. Goliath II is constantly getting into trouble because he's so small. In particular, the tiger Raja looks for every opportunity to try a bite-size taste of elephant. After one incident where he ran away and his mother scolded him, he runs away. After he's rescued, the rest of the elephants are terrified of a mouse, but Goliath II stands his ground.

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