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Field of Lost Shoes

Name: Field of Lost Shoes
Director: Sean McNamara
Released: 2015
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2015

PG-13

Director

Sean McNamara

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Field of Lost Shoes is a traditional historical drama set during the American Civil War. It focuses on the loss of innocence among young men but stays within the social norms of the 19th century. While the film is historically accurate, it does not explore diverse identities or modern social perspectives. The narrative follows a conventional path, reinforcing traditional gender roles and a homogeneous cast.

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Category Breakdown

Does Field of Lost Shoes have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no LGBTQ+ identities or stories that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Field of Lost Shoes portray gender?

Limited

Male characters drive the plot through combat, while female characters have limited roles and serve primarily as emotional anchors.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Field of Lost Shoes?

Limited

The cast is mostly white, reflecting the demographics of the Union cadets. The story does not give significant roles to minority characters.

How does Field of Lost Shoes represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film focuses on duty and patriotism within a traditional historical context, emphasizing established moral values.

Does Field of Lost Shoes include disability representation?

Minimal

Disability is shown as a result of combat, rather than a central part of a character's identity.

Present on Screen

The film accurately represents the demographics of the Union cadets.
It offers a focused view of the transition from adolescence to combat.

Limited or Absent

Female characters have limited roles and are not given a significant role in driving the story.
Minority characters lack substantial roles and multi-layered depth.
Disability is portrayed as a consequence of combat rather than a central identity marker.
The film does not challenge or expand traditional 19th-century social structures.

Official Synopsis

A group of teenage cadets sheltered from war at the Virginia Military Institute must confront the horrors of an adult world when they are called upon to defend the Shenandoah Valley.

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