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Bass Reeves

Name: Bass Reeves
Director: Brett William Mauser
Released: 2010

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Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2010

PG-13

Director

Brett William Mauser

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Bass Reeves (2010) stands out as a significant departure from the traditional Western genre. By centering the narrative on a Black man with institutional authority, the film challenges the stereotype of underrepresented characters as passive observers. The film's strength lies in its ability to reframe the American frontier through a lens of racial ability to act. It offers a more nuanced view of historical authority and identity within the context of American institutions. However, the work shows limited progress in other areas. The narrative likely adheres to standard period-piece social roles, offering minimal representation for gender diversity or LGBTQ+ identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bass Reeves have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any clear indication of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters. It focuses mainly on racial and social dynamics.

How does Bass Reeves portray gender?

Limited

The story seems to follow traditional gender roles typical of Western genres. There is no evidence of female characters challenging patriarchal leadership roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bass Reeves?

Excellent

By focusing on the first African-American Deputy U.S. Marshal, the film challenges the predominantly white Western genre. The protagonist has significant influence within a traditionally exclusionary system.

How does Bass Reeves represent religion and culture?

Good

The story examines the relationship between a Black protagonist and Western institutions such as the U.S. Marshal service. This shifts the frontier narrative away from Anglo-Saxon perspectives.

Does Bass Reeves include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion or portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this production.

Present on Screen

Focuses on a Black protagonist with significant institutional power.
Challenges traditional, homogeneous white-centric Western genre portrayals.
Explores racial identity and historical authority in a nuanced way.

Limited or Absent

Does not show diverse gender representation or subversion of patriarchal roles.
Does not include any visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
Does not document the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A drama based on the life of Bass Reeves, the first African-American United States Deputy Marshal.

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